Shay's Rebellion

What was the primary outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

• Increase in federal power

• Abolishment of taxes

• Creation of new states

• Drafting of a new constitution

Which system was used to divide power under the Articles of Confederation?

• Confederate system

• Federal system

• Unitary system

• Autocratic system

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation gave more power to the states?

• Fear of centralized power

• To promote trade

• States demanded more control

• Lack of trust in federal leaders

Why did the federal government struggle financially under the Articles of Confederation?

• Massive debts from states

• Poor economic policies

• Lack of authority to collect taxes

• High military expenses

How did Massachusetts respond to the need to pay soldier pensions?

• They ignored the payments

• They borrowed funds

• They reduced the pensions

• They raised taxes

What led Daniel Shays and other farmers to protest?

• Unfair land distribution

• Federal interference in farming

• High state taxes and debt

• Lack of military support

What was the reaction of Shays and other veterans to the new state taxes?

• They requested federal help

• They moved out of Massachusetts

• They protested and attacked courthouses

• They paid willingly

What action did Daniel Shays and his followers take in Springfield?

• They disbanded voluntarily

• They captured a weapons arsenal

• They held a peaceful protest

• They negotiated with state leaders

What was the immediate result of the confrontation in Springfield?

• Shays' men were victorious

• Shays was arrested immediately

• The militia dispersed the mob

• A treaty was signed

What long-term change was prompted by Shays' Rebellion?

• Introduction of federal tax collection

• Reduction of state powers

• Ban on public protests

• Dissolution of the militia