Shay's Rebellion

Which of these is NOT a reason for the frustration the farmers were feeling?

• debt

• high taxes

• no help from the government

• no jobs

Which of the following was a significant cause of widespread frustration among farmers leading up to Shays' Rebellion?

• High prices for agricultural goods

• Low taxation rates

• A strong federal government

• Crippling debt and high taxes

Who was the primary leader of the farmers during Shays' Rebellion?

• George Washington

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

What was a central objective of the participants in Shays' Rebellion?

• To overthrow the state government of Massachusetts

• To demand higher wages for farm labor

• To prevent the seizure of farms and imprisonment for debt

• To establish a new national currency

What was a major consequence of Shays' Rebellion for the newly formed United States?

• It led to a stronger national military

• It resulted in the immediate end of all state taxes

• It demonstrated the need for a stronger federal government and a new Constitution

• It caused a significant increase in agricultural exports