In the Whiskey Rebellion, attendance at a muster or compliance with an oath cannot by itself establish freely chosen allegiance.
Individuals could combine genuine opposition with coercion; assess evidence person by person.
Distinguish grievance, voluntary organizing, intimidation, forced attendance, voting and armed action before describing a unified rebel constituency.
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Atomic idea
Attendance at a rebel muster or compliance with an official oath does not by itself demonstrate freely chosen allegiance.
Reasoning
Hogeland's accounts of threats, reluctant attendance, negotiations and oaths show why conduct must be interpreted in context. For our history, distinguish political grievance, willing organization, forced participation and armed action. Individuals may have experienced coercion while also opposing the tax.
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