Question 1

Who was the leader of the group of disenfranchised farmers in Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Shays

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John Adams

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 2

What did Shays and his followers demand from the state government?

Accepted Answer

Relief from their debts and an end to unjust financial practices

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Expansion of farmland

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More government control

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Higher taxes

Question 3

What action did Shays and his men take to prevent judges from confiscating property?

Accepted Answer

Attacking courthouses

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Writing letters

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Hosting peaceful protests

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Boycotting products

Question 4

When did Shays' Rebellion reach its peak?

Accepted Answer

January 1787

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December 1776

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April 1801

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March 1790

Question 5

What event did Shays and his men attempt to seize in January 1787?

Accepted Answer

The arsenal at Springfield

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A newspaper printing press

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A local market

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The governor's mansion

Question 6

What weaknesses in the government did Shays' Rebellion reveal?

Accepted Answer

Weaknesses under the Articles of Confederation

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Effective local governance

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Economic prosperity

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Strong central government

Question 7

What document was drafted as a result of the concerns raised by Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

The United States Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Magna Carta

Question 8

What role did Shays' Rebellion play in shaping the future of American governance?

Accepted Answer

Highlighted the need for balance between federal power and local autonomy

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Advanced economic equality

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Encouraged complete local independence

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Promoted absolute federal power

Question 9

How did the Massachusetts militia respond to Shays' attempt to seize the arsenal?

Accepted Answer

Repelled the attack

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Surrendered the arsenal

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Joined the rebellion

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Assisted in the seizure

Question 10

What was the overall outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Quelled but led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution

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Immediate resolution of issues

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Successful overthrow of government

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Continued uprising for years

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