Shea's Rebellion and Its Impact

The video discusses Shea's Rebellion, a pivotal event in American history highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It explains the context of federalism, the economic struggles faced by Daniel Shea and his followers, and the actions they took against the government. The rebellion's failure and the subsequent reactions led to the realization of the need for a stronger federal government, culminating in the Constitutional Convention.

What was the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The life of Thomas Jefferson

• The significance of Shea's Rebellion

• The American Civil War

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Excessive taxation

• Lack of a court system

• Unified monetary system

• Strong federal government

Who was Daniel Shea?

• A wealthy merchant

• A famous politician

• A revolutionary soldier

• A British general

What economic issue did Daniel Shea face upon returning home?

• Abundance of farmland

• Unpaid military wages and high taxes

• Lack of employment opportunities

• Surplus of hard currency

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

• They shut down courthouses

• They organized peaceful protests

• They formed a new government

• They petitioned the British government

What was Thomas Jefferson's view on the rebellion?

• He led the rebellion

• He was indifferent

• He opposed it completely

• He supported the idea of revolution

What was the outcome of Shea's Rebellion?

• It led to the creation of a new state

• It was ultimately a failure

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It successfully overthrew the government

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

• To promote stronger state governments

• To abolish the Articles of Confederation

• To argue for a stronger federal government

• To increase taxes

What was the main lesson learned from Shea's Rebellion?

• The need for a weaker government

• The importance of state independence

• The necessity of a stronger federal government

• The benefits of mob rule

What event did Shea's Rebellion help to catalyze?

• The start of the American Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Philadelphia Constitutional Convention