1. What is the author arguing?
The Whiskey Rebellion was a conflict in western states who were farmers. They began to protest and used violence to prevent from the government from collecting taxes from citizens of America. The purpose of the tax was to support the debt of the country. George Washington, who was the President during the time of the Whiskey Rebellion, was trying to tell protestors that rioting is not the way to achieve something and to go back to their places without creating any violence. He said that the military officials will be working under his command because the government did not have big army at the time.
2. How does the author appeal to logos (logic), pathos (emotional quality), and ethos (the writer’s perceived character) with their argument?
The author, George Washington is simply requesting protestors not to use violence or protest that would hurt them and the government. He was trying to tell them truth that if protestor were to use violence, then they would be committing treason as he said in the document, “And I do moreover warn all persons whomsoever against aiding, abetting, or comforting the perpetrators of the aforesaid treasonable acts.” He did care about the citizen of the country, therefore, he was chosen as the President because people believed in him and respected him.
3. What is the historical significance/relevance of this document?
The Whiskey Rebellion has historical significance because it is based on the truth and what actually happened in the past. It is more significant because it was written by the Father of the country, George Washington. This occurred during the time when America was trying to form its government permanently.
4. Do you find the author’s argument convincing? Why or why not?
I think that the author’s argument is convincing because it is merely based on the truth. He is trying to encourage citizen to live peacefully and not to protest with violence because that won’t help with what they are trying to accomplish which is to prevent collecting tax.
