Articles of Confederation and Shays Rebellion

The video discusses Shea's Rebellion, a pivotal event in American history that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It explains the concept of federalism and the economic struggles faced by Daniel Shea, a Revolutionary War veteran. The rebellion, driven by economic distress and lack of government support, led to a call for a stronger federal government, ultimately influencing the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

What was the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The American Civil War

• The significance of Shea's Rebellion

• The life of Thomas Jefferson

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It lacked a president and court system

• It provided for a strong union

• It allowed for a strong federal government

• It had a robust monetary system

Who was Daniel Shea?

• A member of the Constitutional Convention

• A wealthy merchant

• A revolutionary soldier and farmer

• A British soldier

What economic issue did Daniel Shea face upon returning home?

• He was offered a government position

• He had no debts to pay

• He was given a large sum of money

• He faced unpaid wages and high taxes

What action did Shea and his followers take during the rebellion?

• They shut down courthouses and stopped proceedings

• They moved to another state

• They joined the British forces

• They peacefully petitioned the government

What was Thomas Jefferson's view on the rebellion?

• He was indifferent to the rebellion

• He supported the government's harsh response

• He believed it was a threat to liberty

• He thought it was a natural and necessary event

What was the outcome of Shea's Rebellion?

• It resulted in a peaceful resolution

• It led to a new war

• It was a failure and Shea was arrested

• It successfully changed government policies

How did the ruling class use the rebellion to their advantage?

• They supported the rebels' cause

• They used it to push for a stronger federal government

• They used it to argue for a weaker government

• They ignored it completely

What was the ultimate impact of Shea's Rebellion on the United States?

• It prompted the creation of a stronger constitution

• It resulted in the dissolution of the United States

• It had no significant impact

• It led to the end of the Revolutionary War

What did the merchants do in response to Shea's Rebellion?

• They financed a private army to stop the rebellion

• They joined the rebellion

• They supported the rebels

• They fled the country