Shay’s Rebellion

What was Shay’s Rebellion?

• Series of violent attacks on courthouses and other government properties.

• A farmer’s rebellion against their landlords.

• A slave’s attack on their owners throughout the country as a massive attempt at freedom.

• A protest against illegal taxes, but it turned into a riot over time.

Who was Shay’s Rebellion named after?

• Dennis Shay, a poor immigrant who was Washington’s second in command.

• Dennis Shay, a rich and angry trader, mad at the British parliament .

• Daniel Shay, a farmer and former soldier, now rebellion leader.

• Daniel Shay, a delegate from Massachusetts.

What led to Shay’s Rebellion?

• Fishermen who’s fishing routes were blocked by the British navy.

• Women who were annoyed with having to stay at home and who wanted to join the front lines as medics.

• Soldiers who received low salary and were heavily taxed.

• Farmers who wished to fight in the war, but had their homes blocked off by the British soldiers.

What time period did Shay’s Rebellion take place in?

• 1780s

• 1760s

• 1750s

• 1770s

Who led Shay’s rebellion?

• Nicky Shay

• Daniel Shay

• Damien Shay

• Dicky Shay

What year did Shay’s Rebellion start?

• 1785

• 1789

• 1796

• 1786

Where did Shay’s Rebellion take place?

• New York

• Massachusetts

• Carolina

• Washington

Why did farmers rebel against the courts?

• They did not want to lose their farms

• They were not satisfied with the constitution

• They did not want to be drafted for the Revolution

• They were loyalists and refused to aid the continental army

A result of Shay’s Rebellion was the realization that the federal government needed more control over the colonies.

• False

• True

When did Shay’s Rebellion end?

• 1785

• 1789

• 1801

• 1787