In 1794, farmers in western Pennsylvania rebelled against a tax the government had placed on whiskey. President George Washington sent troops to suppress the rebellion, which collapsed before the federal force arrived. What statement best explains why this event was important? Select one:

It shifted control over the military from Congress to the president.

It showed that the government was able to put down threats.

It weakened the government’s authority to tax citizens.

It put Pennsylvania under federal control until it agreed to the tax.