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What fundamental weakness in the Articles of Confederation was exposed by Shays' Rebellion?
What fundamental weakness in the Articles of Confederation was exposed by Shays' Rebellion?
- The federal government's inability to establish or fund a national army. (correct)
- The lack of a unified currency, hindering economic stability.
- Excessive power granted to the executive branch, leading to tyranny.
- The inability of states to regulate interstate commerce effectively.
Shays' Rebellion directly resulted in the immediate drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution.
Shays' Rebellion directly resulted in the immediate drafting and ratification of the United States Constitution.
False (B)
Explain how the economic grievances of farmers and war veterans in Massachusetts contributed to the outbreak of Shays' Rebellion.
Explain how the economic grievances of farmers and war veterans in Massachusetts contributed to the outbreak of Shays' Rebellion.
Legislators raised taxes to pay off state debts, angering poor farmers and war veterans. They were unable to pay these taxes, leading to property seizures and imprisonment, which fueled resentment and rebellion.
The primary goal of Shays' Rebellion was to force the Massachusetts legislature to change the law, particularly concerning ______ and ______ relief.
The primary goal of Shays' Rebellion was to force the Massachusetts legislature to change the law, particularly concerning ______ and ______ relief.
Match each individual or group with their role or stance during Shays' Rebellion:
Match each individual or group with their role or stance during Shays' Rebellion:
Which action by Shays' and his followers caused the most alarm among Massachusetts residents and the legislature?
Which action by Shays' and his followers caused the most alarm among Massachusetts residents and the legislature?
The Continental Army, still intact after the Revolutionary War, efficiently quelled Shays' Rebellion.
The Continental Army, still intact after the Revolutionary War, efficiently quelled Shays' Rebellion.
What specific event prompted wealthy merchants in Boston to fund a militia to combat Shays' Rebellion?
What specific event prompted wealthy merchants in Boston to fund a militia to combat Shays' Rebellion?
Shays' Rebellion is considered locally ______ but had momentous consequences for the ______.
Shays' Rebellion is considered locally ______ but had momentous consequences for the ______.
Match the individual with their reaction to Shays' Rebellion:
Match the individual with their reaction to Shays' Rebellion:
What was the immediate response by Massachusetts to the demands of Shay's Rebellion after it was suppressed?
What was the immediate response by Massachusetts to the demands of Shay's Rebellion after it was suppressed?
Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation.
Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the strength and effectiveness of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation.
How did Shays' Rebellion influence prominent figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton to advocate for a new constitution?
How did Shays' Rebellion influence prominent figures like George Washington and Alexander Hamilton to advocate for a new constitution?
Shays' Rebellion was a protest against ______ collection and the imprisonment of ______ which highlighted the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.
Shays' Rebellion was a protest against ______ collection and the imprisonment of ______ which highlighted the ineffectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.
Match each event or result with its significance related to Shays' Rebellion:
Match each event or result with its significance related to Shays' Rebellion:
Flashcards
Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion
An armed uprising in Massachusetts (1786-1787) led by Daniel Shays, protesting tax policies and debt.
Daniel Shays
Daniel Shays
A former captain in the Continental Army who led a rebellion against tax policies and debt in Massachusetts.
Articles of Confederation
Articles of Confederation
The first constitution of the United States (1781-1789), which proved to be too weak to effectively govern the new nation.
Impact of Shays' Rebellion
Impact of Shays' Rebellion
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Constitutional Convention
Constitutional Convention
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Weakness of Articles
Weakness of Articles
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Response to Rebellion
Response to Rebellion
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Study Notes
- The Revolutionary War caused American states to go into debt.
- Legislators raised taxes to alleviate the debt, which angered poor farmers and war veterans.
- The anger over taxes caused a rebellion that almost resulted in a civil war in Massachusetts.
- Daniel Shays, a former captain in the Continental Army, led the protest known as Shays' Rebellion.
- Shays' Rebellion took place in the summer of 1786.
- Thousands of Shays' followers prevented tax collection.
- Shays' followers used force to keep debtors out of prison.
- The group headed to Springfield to seize weapons and force the Boston legislature to change the law.
- Massachusetts residents were terrified by the rebellion.
- The legislature was powerless because the Continental Army had been disbanded and the federal government lacked funds for new troops.
- Wealthy merchants in Boston funded an army of over 4,000 militia to combat Shays' men because they feared the rebellion could lead to the formation of a new country and widespread chaos.
- Shays and his troops were eventually pardoned.
- Massachusetts began to offer tax and debt relief.
- Shays' Rebellion highlighted a weakness in the Articles of Confederation.
- The Articles of Confederation did not allow Congress to establish or fund an army.
- Shays' Rebellion convinced people of the need for a strong federal government.
- The rebellion influenced Washington, Hamilton, and others to push for a new constitution.
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Shays' Rebellion was a protest led by Daniel Shays in the summer of 1786. The rebellion was caused by anger over taxes and debt in post-Revolutionary War America. Wealthy merchants funded an army of over 4,000 militia to combat Shays' men because they feared the rebellion could lead to the formation of a new country.
