The Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion

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Who taught History, Government, Speech Communications, and Drama?

Clint

What was the initial governing document of the United States?

Articles of Confederation

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Could not tax, enforce laws, maintain a standing army

Under the Articles of Confederation, where did all power rest?

<p>With the states</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Shays' Rebellion?

<p>To highlight the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the farms of many men after the Revolutionary War?

<p>They were foreclosed by creditors</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were many men put in debtor prison after the war?

<p>They couldn't pay off their loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caused inflation in the new nation after the war?

<p>Loans from Spain and France to finance the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

What degree does Clint have?

<p>Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What were the economic consequences of the American Revolution?

<p>A lot of business was lost from the former colonies, trade with the British West Indies was gone, and the new government had to print more money which made it less valuable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the farmers unable to keep their farms after the Revolution?

<p>They had no money due to the economic consequences of the Revolution and were unable to repay their debts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was one of the leaders of the farmers' rebellion?

<p>Daniel Shays</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Daniel Shays and the farmers do to stop the foreclosing on their homes?

<p>They picked up their guns and went to the state courthouse.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were Shays and the farmers able to stop the foreclosure?

<p>With no standing American military, it was the job of the state militia to put down the rebellion and Shays and the farmers were the state militia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

<p>The new government couldn't raise revenue, couldn't enforce laws, and did not have the power to forcibly put down a rebellion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about the American experiment?

<p>It showed that for the American experiment to work, there had to be a stronger central government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

<p>A convention was called to create the U.S. Constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Daniel Shays after the rebellion?

<p>He received a pension for his military service, but ended his life in poverty as a heavy drinker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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