Shays' Rebellion Exit Ticket

What was the state of the economy after the American Revolution?

• Thriving and prosperous

• In a shambles

• Stable and growing

• Flourishing and expanding

What restricted exports to Britain after the American Revolution?

• Destroyed American ships

• High taxes

• Lack of demand

• Trade agreements

Why did farmers suffer tremendously after the American Revolution?

• Lack of government support

• Crop failures

• British invasion

• Army stealing their food

What was the governing agreement of the United States from 1781 to 1789?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

What led to the need for a stronger central government?

• Shays' Rebellion

• British invasion

• Crop failures

• Lack of trade

Why did farmers in Massachusetts revolt during Shays' Rebellion?

• To protest high taxes

• To support the British government

• To liberate imprisoned debtors

• To overthrow the president

Who was the leader of the rebels during Shays' Rebellion?

• George Washington

• Daniel Shays

• James Bowdoin

• Continental Army

How did Governor Bowdoin respond to the rebellion?

• He organized a military force

• He passed pro-debtor laws

• He negotiated with the rebels

• He ignored the rebellion

What did Shays' Rebellion reveal about post-Revolutionary life?

• High level of discontent

• Strong central government

• Thriving economy

• Peaceful society

What did national leaders do in response to Shays' Rebellion?

• Wrote the Constitution

• Declared war on Britain

• Imposed higher taxes

• Elected George Washington as president