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?

It could not raise revenue Signup and view all the answers

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

It meant the government could not put down domestic rebellions Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they were leaders in the war Signup and view all the answers

What was a major limitation of the Articles of Confederation?

The national government had no authority to tax Signup and view all the answers

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

The foreclosures were stopped Signup and view all the answers

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

To protect the rights of the creditors Signup and view all the answers

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

The value of money decreased Signup and view all the answers

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

They were put in debtor prison Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The economy suffered a significant loss Signup and view all the answers

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

They wanted to maintain their power and independence Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They were not mentioned in the text. Signup and view all the answers

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

It created confusion and inconsistency in the system of justice. Signup and view all the answers

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

To stop the foreclosure of their homes Signup and view all the answers

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

It was composed of farmers and protesters Signup and view all the answers

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

It couldn't raise revenue or enforce laws Signup and view all the answers

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

They lost their right to vote Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they were experienced war leaders Signup and view all the answers

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

The foreclosure of homes was stopped Signup and view all the answers

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

It made the country vulnerable to invasion Signup and view all the answers

American History: The Articles of Confederation

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Questions and Answers

What was the consequence of farmers being unable to feed their family and having no property during this time?

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

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

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

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

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

What was a major limitation of the Articles of Confederation?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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