G7 U3 Q1 Review

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What economic factors led to the outbreak of Shays' Rebellion?

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High taxes and economic depression affecting farmers

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What aspect, or weakness, of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by Shays' Rebellion?

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It highlighted the inability to maintain an army.

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What was a significant idea of the New Jersey Plan?

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Representation should be equal for all states in Congress

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What was a key feature of the Virginia Plan?

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Representation in the legislature based on state population

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How did the Great Compromise influence the structure of the U.S. Congress?

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It created a bicameral legislature with one house based on population and the other with equal representation.

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Regarding slavery, the founding fathers...

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Had varying views and disagreements

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The Three-Fifths Compromise determined that:

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Enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths of a person for representation

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How did geography influence views on slavery?

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Northern industrial states generally opposed while southern agricultural states supported it.

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What action did Shays and his followers take to protest the injustices of high taxes and land foreclosure?

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an armed takeover of state courts

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What was the primary goal of Shays' Rebellion?

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To protest high taxes and economic injustice

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept