Whether or not President Washington was justified in sending the militia to Western Pennsylvania to stop the Whiskey Rebellion is a matter of opinion. Some people may argue that Washington was justified in sending the militia because the Whiskey Rebellion was a direct challenge to the authority of the federal government and the rule of law. Others may argue that Washington was not justified in sending the militia because the Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against an unfair tax and the use of military force was an excessive response. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether or not Washington was justified in sending the militia to Western Pennsylvania.
