Shay's Rebellion

What year did Shay's Rebellion occur?

• 1790-1795

• 1785

• 1776
• 1786-1787

What system divides power between the federal and state governments?

• Federalism
• Oligarchy
• Unitary System
• Confederation

Which document created weaknesses that led to Shay's Rebellion?

• Constitution of 1787
• Federalist Papers
• Magna Carta
• Articles of Confederation

Who was the leader of Shay's Rebellion?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• James Madison
• Daniel Shay

What issue did farmers like Daniel Shay face after returning from the war?

• Access to free land and resources
• Economic hardships, including no pay and debts.

• Increased demand for crops due to war
• Support from the government for farmers

What actions did the courts take against the farmers?

• The courts provided subsidies to the farmers.
• The courts started bankruptcy and taking people's farms.

• The courts ordered the farmers to plant more crops.
• The courts praised the farmers for their efforts.

What did the rebellion ultimately illustrate about the Articles of Confederation?

• The rebellion illustrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
• The rebellion proved the Articles of Confederation were perfect.
• The rebellion had no impact on the Articles of Confederation.
• The rebellion showed the strength of the Articles of Confederation.