AOC/ Shays Rebellion

The Articles of Confederation was important because it –

• created a means for establishing the executive branch

• provided every citizen in America the right to vote

• enabled each of the 13 states to make separate treaties with foreign nations

• was the first form of government for America

Why did Daniel Shays lead a rebellion?

• to get money for himself

• Massachusetts state government confiscated farms if taxes weren't paid.

• He wanted a new country

What was the MAIN problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• They had too many laws.

• The Articles were too strong.

• The Articles were too weak.

What was one EFFECT of a weak government?

• They could not write a constitution.

• They could not raise money.

• People went to war.

We still use the Articles of Confederation today.

• True

• False

Who had more power with the Articles of Confederation?

• National Governments

• State Governments

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to tax citizens.  This led to -

• states taxing their citizens then giving all their funds to the federal government

• the federal government seizing lands from Loyalist during the American Revolution to generate revenue

•    the federal government being unable to pay off its war debts

• a protest by members of congress because of their lack of funding

Under the Articles of Confederation, control of trade and taxing citizens were powers given to____________.

• the national government (Congress).

• the individual states.

How could the national government get money under the Articles of Confederation?

• By taxing citizens

• By trading with Native Americans

• By asking states for donations

What is one reason the farmers in Massachusetts could not afford to pay the taxes on their farms?

• There was a drought that ruined their crops

• Most were soldiers who'd never been paid of their service

• People were not interested in buying the crops they were selling