American History: The Articles of Confederation
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What was the consequence of farmers being unable to feed their family and having no property during this time?

  • They lost their right to bear arms
  • They were forced to join the rebellion
  • They could not participate in the state militia
  • They could not vote in most states (correct)

    • What was the primary goal of Daniel Shays and the farmers when they protested at the state courthouse?

  • To gain more power for the state government
  • To demand lower taxes
  • To stop the foreclosures on their homes (correct)
  • To form a new national government

    • What was unique about the state militia during Shays' Rebellion?

  • It was controlled by the federal government
  • It was comprised of the same farmers who were rebelling (correct)
  • It was made up of only professional soldiers
  • It was only used for national defense

    • What was a limitation of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>It could not raise revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the lack of a standing American military?

    <p>It meant the government could not put down domestic rebellions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did people turn to war leaders like Daniel Shays during this time?

    <p>Because they were leaders in the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major limitation of the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>The national government had no authority to tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Daniel Shays and the farmers' protest at the state courthouse?

    <p>The foreclosures were stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the states sometimes back the creditors during the debt crisis?

    <p>To protect the rights of the creditors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the government printing more money to pay off its debts?

    <p>The value of money decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the farmers who were unable to pay their debts?

    <p>They were put in debtor prison</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the new government struggle to pay off its debts?

    <p>The war had been financed by loans from Spain and France</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the loss of trade with the British West Indies?

    <p>The economy suffered a significant loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason why the states refused to give the national government more money?

    <p>They wanted to maintain their power and independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the growth of national debt in the 1780s?

    <p>The government had to repay loans taken during the Revolutionary War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the government's decision to print more money to pay off its debts?

    <p>The money became less valuable, leading to inflation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the loss of trade with the British West Indies on the new nation?

    <p>The nation lost a significant source of business and revenue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>It had no authority to accomplish anything and all power rested with the states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the situation of many farmers who had taken out loans during the Revolutionary War?

    <p>They were put in debtor prison until their family members could pay off their debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the creditors sometimes want the debts to be forgiven?

    <p>They were not mentioned in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the states sometimes backing the creditors and sometimes backing the debtors?

    <p>It created confusion and inconsistency in the system of justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason behind the farmers' protest at the state courthouse?

    <p>To stop the foreclosure of their homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was unique about the state militia during Shays' Rebellion?

    <p>It was composed of farmers and protesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major limitation of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

    <p>It couldn't raise revenue or enforce laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the farmers who were unable to pay their debts?

    <p>They lost their right to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did people turn to leaders like Daniel Shays during this time?

    <p>Because they were experienced war leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Daniel Shays and the farmers' protest at the state courthouse?

    <p>The foreclosure of homes was stopped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the lack of a standing American military?

    <p>It made the country vulnerable to invasion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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