The Articles of Confederation and National Debt Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

It caused chaos and unrest Signup and view all the answers

What role did Daniel Shays and other farmers play in preventing foreclosures on their homes?

They acted as the state militia Signup and view all the answers

How did people react to the lack of support from the new government during Shays' Rebellion?

By turning to former wartime leaders like Daniel Shays Signup and view all the answers

Why was it significant that most states didn't allow those without property to vote during Shays' Rebellion?

It led to a higher number of rebels without political representation Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main limitations of the Articles of Confederation?

Inability to tax Signup and view all the answers

Why did many men have to take out loans during the Revolution?

To keep their farms running while they were fighting Signup and view all the answers

What led to many farmers losing their homes after the Revolution?

Foreclosure due to creditor pressure Signup and view all the answers

Why did the new government resort to printing more money?

To repay debts to Spain and France Signup and view all the answers

What impact did printing more money have on the economy?

Resulted in decreased value of currency Signup and view all the answers

Why were many farmers who fought in the Revolution unable to keep their farms?

Inflation and economic crisis Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of trade loss with the British West Indies after the Revolution?

Disruption in economic exchanges Signup and view all the answers

What was one major limitation of the Articles of Confederation as described in the text?

Inability to enforce laws Signup and view all the answers

Why did some states order creditors to forgive the debts owed by farmers after the Revolution?

To prevent further unrest and rebellion Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the new government printing more money as described in the text?

Devaluation of the currency Signup and view all the answers

How did the inability of the new government to enforce laws contribute to the crisis described in the text?

It led to widespread lawlessness Signup and view all the answers

What impact did trade loss with the British West Indies have on the new nation after the Revolution?

Loss of a significant trade partner Signup and view all the answers

Why did many farmers who fought in the Revolution end up losing their farms?

Inability to repay loans taken during the war Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that led to many men being put in debtor prison after the Revolution?

'Foreclosure' orders from creditors Signup and view all the answers

Why did the lack of property ownership affect individuals' ability to vote during Shays' Rebellion?

Most states restricted voting rights to property owners. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Daniel Shays and other farmers resort to using guns at the state courthouse?

To prevent foreclosures on their homes. Signup and view all the answers

What role did Daniel Shays and the farmers play within the context of the state militia during the rebellion?

They served as the state militia in opposing foreclosures. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the new government under the Articles of Confederation lack the power to suppress Shays' Rebellion?

The government had limited authority to raise revenue. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key outcomes of the lack of a standing American military during Shays' Rebellion?

A reliance on state militias to address internal conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

Why was foreclosing on farms a central issue leading to the rebellion?

Foreclosures threatened farmers' livelihoods and homes. Signup and view all the answers

How did the inability of the new government to raise revenue contribute to the escalation of Shays' Rebellion?

'Without funds, the government couldn't address economic hardships faced by farmers.' Signup and view all the answers