Question 1

Who led Shays' Rebellion in 1786?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Shays

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Thomas Jefferson

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Benjamin Franklin

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George Washington

Question 2

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Economic hardship and injustice faced by farmers

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Political disagreement

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Educational reform

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Religious differences

Question 3

Where did Shays' Rebellion begin?

Accepted Answer

Western part of Massachusetts

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Northern part of Georgia

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Eastern part of New York

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Southern part of Virginia

Question 4

What did Shays and his group attempt to capture in January 1787?

Accepted Answer

Federal arsenal at Springfield

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State capital building

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Local courthouse

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Town hall

Question 5

When was Shays' Rebellion finally put down?

Accepted Answer

End of February 1787

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End of December 1786

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Beginning of March 1786

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Mid-January 1787

Question 6

What was one lasting impact of Shays' Rebellion on American history?

Accepted Answer

Highlighting the need for a stronger central government

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Encouraging isolationism

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Advocating for monarchy

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Promoting individual freedoms

Question 7

Who were primarily affected by economic hardship after the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Farmers

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Merchants

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Artisans

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Miners

Question 8

What government document was in effect during Shays' Rebellion?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

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United States Constitution

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Federalist Papers

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Bill of Rights

Question 9

What did courts do to farmers in debt after the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Seized their property and imprisoned them

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Provided financial aid

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Issued free land

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Offered tax breaks

Question 10

Why was the Massachusetts state government unable to suppress Shays' Rebellion effectively?

Accepted Answer

Inadequately equipped with a weak militia

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Lack of political will

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High taxes on citizens

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Support for the rebellion

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