Shay's Rebellion and the Articles of Confederation

The video covers Lesson 12, focusing on the Articles of Confederation. It reviews the successes, such as winning the Revolutionary War and passing important ordinances, and the weaknesses, including lack of revenue and trade issues. Shay's Rebellion is highlighted as a significant event that exposed these weaknesses, leading to calls for a stronger national government. The lesson concludes with reflective questions and a preview of the next topic, the Constitutional Convention.

What was one of the initial successes of the Articles of Confederation?

• Establishing a strong national government

• Building a national army

• Winning the Revolutionary War

• Creating a unified currency

Why was the Confederation government unable to raise revenue effectively?

• It was too focused on trade

• It had excessive military expenses

• It relied on foreign aid

• It had no power to tax

What was a major trade issue under the Articles of Confederation?

• States had uniform trade policies

• There was a national trade court

• States taxed each other's goods

• Foreign trade was banned

What was required to amend the Articles of Confederation?

• A simple majority vote

• A unanimous vote

• Approval from the President

• A 3/4 majority vote

Why was it difficult for states to pass new laws under the Articles?

• They needed a 2/3 majority

• They required approval from Britain

• They had to consult foreign allies

• They needed a simple majority

What economic crisis led to Shay's Rebellion?

• High taxes on farmers

• A gold rush

• A national banking collapse

• A trade embargo

Who led the revolt known as Shay's Rebellion?

• Daniel Shay

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

What was a significant outcome of Shay's Rebellion?

• Strengthening of the Articles

• Increased confidence in the government

• Recognition of the need for a stronger national government

• A new trade agreement with Britain

What was the purpose of the Philadelphia Convention in 1787?

• To elect a new President

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

• To establish a national bank

• To declare independence

How should history remember Daniel Shay, according to the lesson?

• As a hero

• As a neutral figure

• As a traitor

• As a forgotten leader