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ch 2 sec 1-3 part 2

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

What was one of the causes of Shays' Rebellion?

a)

Many people had money problems.

b)

The government was too strong.

c)

There was a surplus of crops.

d)

Taxes were too low.

2.

What did Shays' Rebellion demonstrate about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

They were too strong.

b)

They showed the weaknesses of the Articles.

c)

They were perfect for the time.

d)

They needed no changes.

3.

What realization did leaders come to after Shays' Rebellion?

a)

A stronger national government was needed.

b)

The current system was perfect.

c)

More taxes were necessary.

d)

The rebellion was unjustified.

4.

What was one of the effects of many people having money problems during Shays' Rebellion?

a)

Armed citizens marched to courts.

b)

The economy improved.

c)

Taxes were lowered.

d)

New trade agreements were made.

5.

Who was the leader before the United States declared independence?

a)

The President

b)

The King

c)

The Prime Minister

d)

The Governor

6.

What was the status of the colonies before declaring independence?

a)

The colonies were independent

b)

The colonies were ruled by Great Britain

c)

The colonies were ruled by France

d)

The colonies were uninhabited

7.

What protection did the colonies have before declaring independence?

a)

The U.S. had to protect itself

b)

Great Britain protected the colonies from outsiders

c)

The colonies had no protection

d)

The colonies were protected by Spain

8.

What was the leadership situation after declaring independence?

a)

There was a clear leader

b)

There was no clear leader

c)

The King remained the leader

d)

The President was the leader

9.

What was the protection status of the U.S. after declaring independence?

a)

The U.S. was protected by Great Britain

b)

The U.S. had to protect itself/had no protection

c)

The U.S. was protected by France

d)

The U.S. was protected by Spain