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What was one of the main reasons why Daniel Shays and other farmers rebelled?
What was one of the main reasons why Daniel Shays and other farmers rebelled?
- To gain political power
- To enforce laws as part of the state militia
- To stop farm foreclosures (correct)
- To join the American military
Why did the new government under the Articles of Confederation lack the power to put down Shays' Rebellion?
Why did the new government under the Articles of Confederation lack the power to put down Shays' Rebellion?
- It couldn't raise revenue (correct)
- It had a strong military
- It was supportive of the rebellion
- It had the power to enforce laws
Who was responsible for halting Shays' Rebellion as there was no standing American military?
Who was responsible for halting Shays' Rebellion as there was no standing American military?
- State militia (correct)
- Rebel farmers themselves
- Local police force
- Federal army
What impact did the inability to enforce laws have on the situation during Shays' Rebellion?
What impact did the inability to enforce laws have on the situation during Shays' Rebellion?
What role did Daniel Shays and other farmers play in preventing foreclosures on their homes?
What role did Daniel Shays and other farmers play in preventing foreclosures on their homes?
How did people react to the lack of support from the new government during Shays' Rebellion?
How did people react to the lack of support from the new government during Shays' Rebellion?
Why was it significant that most states didn't allow those without property to vote during Shays' Rebellion?
Why was it significant that most states didn't allow those without property to vote during Shays' Rebellion?
What was one of the main limitations of the Articles of Confederation?
What was one of the main limitations of the Articles of Confederation?
Why did many men have to take out loans during the Revolution?
Why did many men have to take out loans during the Revolution?
What led to many farmers losing their homes after the Revolution?
What led to many farmers losing their homes after the Revolution?
Why did the new government resort to printing more money?
Why did the new government resort to printing more money?
What impact did printing more money have on the economy?
What impact did printing more money have on the economy?
Why were many farmers who fought in the Revolution unable to keep their farms?
Why were many farmers who fought in the Revolution unable to keep their farms?
What was a consequence of trade loss with the British West Indies after the Revolution?
What was a consequence of trade loss with the British West Indies after the Revolution?
What was one major limitation of the Articles of Confederation as described in the text?
What was one major limitation of the Articles of Confederation as described in the text?
Why did some states order creditors to forgive the debts owed by farmers after the Revolution?
Why did some states order creditors to forgive the debts owed by farmers after the Revolution?
What was the consequence of the new government printing more money as described in the text?
What was the consequence of the new government printing more money as described in the text?
How did the inability of the new government to enforce laws contribute to the crisis described in the text?
How did the inability of the new government to enforce laws contribute to the crisis described in the text?
What impact did trade loss with the British West Indies have on the new nation after the Revolution?
What impact did trade loss with the British West Indies have on the new nation after the Revolution?
Why did many farmers who fought in the Revolution end up losing their farms?
Why did many farmers who fought in the Revolution end up losing their farms?
What was a significant factor that led to many men being put in debtor prison after the Revolution?
What was a significant factor that led to many men being put in debtor prison after the Revolution?
Why did the lack of property ownership affect individuals' ability to vote during Shays' Rebellion?
Why did the lack of property ownership affect individuals' ability to vote during Shays' Rebellion?
Why did Daniel Shays and other farmers resort to using guns at the state courthouse?
Why did Daniel Shays and other farmers resort to using guns at the state courthouse?
What role did Daniel Shays and the farmers play within the context of the state militia during the rebellion?
What role did Daniel Shays and the farmers play within the context of the state militia during the rebellion?
Why did the new government under the Articles of Confederation lack the power to suppress Shays' Rebellion?
Why did the new government under the Articles of Confederation lack the power to suppress Shays' Rebellion?
What was one of the key outcomes of the lack of a standing American military during Shays' Rebellion?
What was one of the key outcomes of the lack of a standing American military during Shays' Rebellion?
Why was foreclosing on farms a central issue leading to the rebellion?
Why was foreclosing on farms a central issue leading to the rebellion?
How did the inability of the new government to raise revenue contribute to the escalation of Shays' Rebellion?
How did the inability of the new government to raise revenue contribute to the escalation of Shays' Rebellion?
