Shays' Rebellion Quiz

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• Constitution of Liberty

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

Under the Articles of Confederation, how was the power divided between the states and the federal government?

• Federal government had more power than the states

• States had more power than the federal government

• Power was not divided

• Equal power between states and federal government

Why did the Continental Congress ask the states to pay pensions to the soldiers?

• To fund their own salaries

• To support the arts

• To maintain the military

• To build infrastructure

What was the main issue faced by the farmers in western Massachusetts in the mid-1780s?

• Lack of water supply

• High taxes and debt

• Invasion by foreign army

• Crop failure

What did Daniel Shays and the farmers do to protest against the unfair taxes and debt?

• Wrote letters to the government

• Went on a hunger strike

• Attacked courthouses and judges

• Attacked the federal government

What did Daniel Shays and a mob of 1200 men attempt to capture in Springfield, Massachusetts?

• A government building

• A bank

• A library

• An arsenal

Who ordered the militia to open fire on Shays' men during the rebellion?

• Massachusetts Volunteer Militia

• Continental Congress

• William Shepherd

• Daniel Shays

What happened to Daniel Shays after the rebellion was over?

• He became a politician

• He fled the country

• He was executed

• He was arrested and pardoned

What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate the need for in the federal government?

• A stronger military

• A method for collecting taxes

• A monarchy

• A new constitution

What was the main impact of Shays' Rebellion on the nation?

• It led to a new constitution

• It led to a war with Britain

• It had no impact

• It led to the abolishment of taxes