AOC & Shays' Rebellion

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

What did Shays' Rebellion help Americans realize they needed?

• A strong national government
• A stronger militia
• A common currency
• The ability to sign peace treaties

What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?

• Constitution
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Who was the leader of the Shay Rebellion?

• Daniel Shay

• James Shay

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Shay

Where did Shays' Rebellion take place?

• New York

• Massachusetts

One result of Shays' Rebellion was the realization that the federal government needed more control over the states.

• true

• false

How did the Shays' Rebellion demonstrate the weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It revealed that the nation needed a stronger federal government

• Proved that states needed more power

The members of Shays' Rebellion held what kind of role in society?

• government

• bankers

• farmers

• homeless

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

• The States
• The National Government
• The Continental Congress
• The Legislative Branch

Which of the following BEST describes the Articles of Confederation?

• A Constitution established after the American Revolution

• A Declaration of Independence

• The first Constitution of the U.S.

• A strong form of government