Shays' Rebellion Explained

The video discusses Shays' Rebellion, a pivotal event in American history that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It provides an overview of the rebellion, the economic struggles faced by Daniel Shay and his followers, and the actions they took against the government. The video also covers the reactions from figures like Thomas Jefferson and Sam Adams, and the rebellion's role in prompting the Constitutional Convention, leading to a stronger federal government.

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation highlighted by Shays' Rebellion?

• Strong federal government

• Lack of a national court system

• Presence of a national monetary system

• Ability to easily amend the Articles

What economic issue did Daniel Shay face upon returning to Western Pennsylvania?

• He was given a large farm

• He received a government pension

• He was offered a job in the government

• He was burdened with unpaid debts and taxes

How did Shay and his followers initially respond to their economic grievances?

• By shutting down courthouses

• By moving to another state

• By organizing peaceful protests

• By petitioning the government

What was Thomas Jefferson's view on the rebellion?

• He believed it was a threat to democracy

• He thought it was a natural and necessary event

• He supported the government's harsh response

• He was indifferent to the rebellion

What legislative action did Sam Adams support during the rebellion?

• The establishment of a new currency

• The creation of a new state

• The suspension of habeas corpus

• The introduction of a new tax

What was the ultimate outcome of Shays' Rebellion?

• It resulted in Shay becoming a national hero

• It successfully overthrew the government

• It led to the creation of a new state

• It failed but highlighted the need for a stronger federal government

What significant event did Shays' Rebellion help to catalyze?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The start of the American Civil War

• The Philadelphia Constitutional Convention

• The end of the Revolutionary War