Question

what encouraged americans to buy american goods, which would help protect u.s. industries from foreign competition?
tariffs
debts
bonds
treasuries

what was the federal governments response to the whiskey rebellion?
congress sent a team of negotiators to talk to the rebels
washington sent several thousand soldiers to stop the rebels
washington met with rebels to discuss abolishing the whiskey tax
congress did nothing because it was a state matter, not a federal one

which group of people did the sedition act target?
u.s. citizens who criticized the government
new immigrants to the united states
native american groups
enslaved african americans

Explanation:

1. Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, making foreign products more expensive, so Americans choose cheaper domestic goods, shielding U.S. industries from foreign competition.
2. The Whiskey Rebellion was a protest against a federal whiskey tax; President Washington deployed a large militia force to enforce federal authority and end the rebellion.
3. The Sedition Act restricted speech and writings critical of the federal government, targeting U.S. citizens who spoke out against government actions or officials.

Answer:

1. Tariffs
2. Washington sent several thousand soldiers to stop the rebels
3. U.S. citizens who criticized the government