Shea's Rebellion and Its Impacts

The video discusses Shea's Rebellion, a pivotal event in American history that highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. It explains the context of federalism, the economic struggles faced by Daniel Shea, and the rebellion's impact on the push for a stronger federal government. The video concludes with the lessons learned and the importance of a unified government.

What was the primary focus of the video episode?

• Shea's Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The American Civil War

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It provided for a strong union

• It lacked a president and court system

• It had a robust monetary system

• It allowed for a strong federal government

Why was Daniel Shea upset upon returning to his farm?

• He was owed money and faced debts

• He was elected to a government position

• He was given a large sum of money

• He found his farm in perfect condition

What did the merchants in Boston demand from the farmers?

• Free labor

• More crops

• Hard currency

• Pigs and chickens

What action did Shea and his followers take against the government?

• They moved to another state

• They peacefully protested

• They shut down courthouses

• They wrote letters to the president

What was Thomas Jefferson's view on the rebellion?

• He was unaware of it

• He was indifferent

• He supported the idea of revolution

• He opposed it completely

What was the outcome of Shea's Rebellion?

• It resulted in a new state

• It ultimately failed

• It led to a new war

• It was a success

Who financed the army that crushed Shea's Rebellion?

• The federal government

• The state of Massachusetts

• The merchants

• The farmers

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

• It caused the states to become more independent

• It resulted in the Articles of Confederation being strengthened

• It highlighted the need for a stronger federal government

• It led to the end of the Revolutionary War

What did the ruling class use Shea's Rebellion to argue for?

• A weaker government

• More state independence

• A stronger federal government

• A return to British rule