Shay's Rebellion & Articles of Confederation

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What is an amendment?

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A correction or improvement added to a document.

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What does the legislative branch of government do?

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Makes the laws.

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What was the original goal of the Constitutional Convention?

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To just revise the 'Articles of Confederation.'

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Why did Daniel Shays and other farmers rebel in 1786?

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They were in debt, their land was being taken, and they were being thrown in prison.

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What is the name of the first form of government used by the United States of America?

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Articles of Confederation.

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What were the Articles of Confederation?

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The first written constitution of the United States, establishing a weak federal government.

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The federal government could not impose taxes.

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Who was Daniel Shays?

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A former soldier and farmer who led Shays' Rebellion.

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What was Shays' Rebellion?

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An armed uprising in 1786-1787 by farmers protesting economic injustices.

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What did Shays' Rebellion highlight about the Articles of Confederation?

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It highlighted the need for a stronger central government.