Question 1

What was one of the main causes of Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Economic hardship for farmers

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A fight for independence from England

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Support for a stronger central government

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Desire for more land

Question 2

What was a consequence of Shays' Rebellion?

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It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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It led to immediate independence from Britain

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It resulted in a treaty with Native Americans

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It established a strong national army

Question 3

Which event directly triggered Shays' Rebellion in 1786?

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The government seizing farms for unpaid taxes

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The construction of the Constitution

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The Boston Tea Party

Question 4

What was a major outcome of the Articles of Confederation after Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

The Constitutional Convention was held

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All states immediately adopted a new constitution

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The Articles were completely abandoned without changes

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Shays' Rebellion was declared illegal

Question 5

Who was the leader of Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Shays

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George Washington

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James Madison

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 6

What was one reason the Articles of Confederation were considered weak?

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The federal government had no power to tax

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The federal government could enforce laws directly

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The federal government could control trade

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The federal government had a strong military

Question 7

What was one effect of Shays' Rebellion on public opinion in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Increased support for a stronger central government

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Widespread support for the Articles of Confederation

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A desire for independence from state governments

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Decreased interest in forming a new government

Question 8

During Shays' Rebellion, what action did the rebelling farmers take against the Massachusetts government?

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They attempted to seize a federal arsenal

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They protested peacefully outside the state capitol

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They wrote a letter to the president

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They marched to Philadelphia to demand changes

Question 9

What year did Shays' Rebellion take place?

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1786

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1781

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1791

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1776

Question 10

What event did Shays' Rebellion help to inspire in 1787?

Accepted Answer

The Constitutional Convention

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The signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The War of 1812

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The creation of the Bill of Rights

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