Northwest Ordinance and Shay's Rebellion

Open Ended

Why was the need for a new government significant after Shay's Rebellion?

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of the Articles of Confederation was that power was primarily allocated to –

• the electoral college

• military leaders

• the national government

• state governments

Multiple Choice

How did the Northwest Ordinance address the issue of slavery in new territories?

• It allowed slavery in all new territories

• It left the decision up to each territory

• It forbade slavery in the Northwest Territory

• It encouraged the use of slave labor

Multiple Choice

What was one major requirement for a territory to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

• A written constitution

• A population of 60,000

• A majority vote from Congress

• A governor appointed by the President

Open Ended

Why were farmers unable to pay their taxes after the American Revolution?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of Shays' Rebellion?

• It led to the creation of a stronger national government

• It resulted in the immediate abolition of state taxes

• It caused the Articles of Confederation to be strengthened

• It convinced Americans that the Articles of Confederation were too weak

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Articles of Confederation, Shay's Rebellion, and the Northwest Ordinance, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Open Ended

Why did Shays’ Rebellion leave Americans wanting a stronger federal government?