Which of the following statements about the Whiskey Rebellion is FALSE?
A) It took place in western Pennsylvania.
B) It lent credence to fears of political violence against the government.
C) It involved an attempt to prohibit the consumption of whiskey and other alcoholic beverages.
D) The Washington administration’s reaction to it was excessive.
E) It increased Republican electoral strength along the frontier.
Answer: C
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