The Whiskey Rebellion proved to be most significant in the long run because it
a. showed that the tariff was a more effective producer of revenue than the excise tax.
b. showed that the new federal government would use force if necessary to uphold its authority.
c. demonstrated that the American military could suppress a powerful domestic rebellion.
d. showed the strength of continuing anti-federalist hostility to the new constitutional government.
e. showed that Americans would not tolerate federal taxation of their alcohol, tobacco, and firearms.
Answer: B