To what extent did the whiskey rebellion have a lasting impact on the power of the federal government? a. president washington’s use of federal troops asserted the supremacy of the national government over state governments b. federal troops used to stop the rebellion became the nation’s permanent military force. c. the power of the federal government to regulate commerce was increased when president washington placed a tax on distillers d. the power of the treasury department was increased by charging a license fee for distillers