Fries's RebellionA) was an uprising in Massachusetts.B) was provoked by heavy taxes on whiskey.C) resulted in over 300 deaths and much property destruction.D) resulted in the execution of John Fries for treason.E) resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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Fries's RebellionA)  was an uprising in Massachusetts.B)  was provoked by heavy taxes on whiskey.C)  resulted in over 300 deaths and much property destruction.D)  resulted in the execution of John Fries for treason.E)  resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Corey Lucas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Fries's Rebellion was a tax revolt among Pennsylvania Dutch farmers between 1799 and 1800, which resulted in a loss of support for the Federalist Party in southeastern Pennsylvania. It did not occur in Massachusetts, was not about whiskey taxes (that was the Whiskey Rebellion), did not result in over 300 deaths or significant property destruction, and John Fries was not executed for treason; he was pardoned by President John Adams.

Fries's Rebellion

A) was an uprising in Massachusetts.
B) was provoked by heavy taxes on whiskey.
C) resulted in over 300 deaths and much property destruction.
D) resulted in the execution of John Fries for treason.
E) resulted in a loss of support for Federalists in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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