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SHAYS REBELLION AND THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Quiz by George Wells [Gibson MS]

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  • Q1
    What was one of the main causes of Shays' Rebellion?
    A fight for independence from England
    Economic hardship for farmers
    Support for a stronger central government
    Desire for more land
    30s
  • Q2
    What was a consequence of Shays' Rebellion?
    It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
    It led to immediate independence from Britain
    It resulted in a treaty with Native Americans
    It established a strong national army
    30s
  • Q3
    Which event directly triggered Shays' Rebellion in 1786?
    The government seizing farms for unpaid taxes
    The construction of the Constitution
    The signing of the Declaration of Independence
    The Boston Tea Party
    30s
  • Q4
    What was a major outcome of the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?
    All states immediately adopted a new constitution
    The Articles were completely abandoned without changes
    The Constitutional Convention was held
    Shays' Rebellion was declared illegal
    30s
  • Q5
    Who was the leader of Shays' Rebellion?
    George Washington
    James Madison
    Thomas Jefferson
    Daniel Shays
    30s
  • Q6
    What was one reason the Articles of Confederation were considered weak?
    The federal government had no power to tax
    The federal government could enforce laws directly
    The federal government could control trade
    The federal government had a strong military
    30s
  • Q7
    What was one effect of Shays' Rebellion on public opinion in the United States?
    Widespread support for the Articles of Confederation
    A desire for independence from state governments
    Increased support for a stronger central government
    Decreased interest in forming a new government
    30s
  • Q8
    During Shays' Rebellion, what action did the rebelling farmers take against the Massachusetts government?
    They attempted to seize a federal arsenal
    They protested peacefully outside the state capitol
    They wrote a letter to the president
    They marched to Philadelphia to demand changes
    30s
  • Q9
    What year did Shays' Rebellion take place?
    1781
    1791
    1776
    1786
    30s
  • Q10
    What event did Shays' Rebellion help to inspire in 1787?
    The Constitutional Convention
    The signing of the Declaration of Independence
    The War of 1812
    The creation of the Bill of Rights
    30s

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