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Handout C: Press Conference (The Whiskey Rebellion)

Press Conference

My role at the Press Conference:

  • George Washington
  • Western Pennsylvania Farmer
  • James Wilson
  • “Democratic Society” member
  • Alexander Hamilton
  • Tax Collector
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Reporter

If you are playing the role of a historical figure, use Handout B and your textbook to summarize your role/contributions/thoughts about the following. Be prepared for some hard-hitting questions!

  • the Excise Tax
  • “democratic societies”
  • the Whiskey Rebellion
  • Washington’s response

If you are playing the role of a reporter, use Handout B and your textbook to compose one hard-hitting question for each of the historical figures who will be at the “press conference.” Questions should pertain to any or all of the following:

  • the Excise Tax
  • “democratic societies”
  • the Whiskey Rebellion
  • Washington’s response