Why did washington take action to end the newburgh conspiracy

Washington took action to end the Newburgh Conspiracy, because he did not want his soldiers to commit a mutiny before the end of the American Revolutionary War. They were about to win the war, and this would undermine their efforts, so he made sure to make an emotional appeal and to pay some arrears and paid the soldiers in full for five years after their service.

Upheld the 1st amendment according to the u.s constitution. freedom of speech being limited in this case yes national emergencies