Shays Rebellion
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Yanet Olesini
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
No President
No Army
No Court
No Bill of Rights
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was the major
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Which of the following was a result of states having most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
A strong national government was established
States could tax goods from other states
Congress could enforce laws in all states
A unified national currency was created
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Which of the following were effects the Articles of Confederation had on the states?
States printed their own money
States taxed goods from other states
States ignored laws passed by the Confederation Congress
States had to obey the federal laws
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Multiple Choice
What was the main reason Massachusetts farmers, including war veterans, were protesting during Shays' Rebellion?
They wanted to lower taxes for everyone
They were upset about losing their farms due to unpaid taxes
They wanted to create a new government
They were protesting against the war
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Open Ended
Explain how the inability of the federal government to help Massachusetts during Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
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Shays' Rebellion exposed the lack of a
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What was one major result of Shay's Rebellion in 1787?
It led to the realization that the Articles of Confederation needed to provide an army.
It resulted in immediate peace and prosperity for all Americans.
It caused the United States to split into two separate countries.
It led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
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Open Ended
How did Shays' Rebellion prove the Articles of Confederation were too weak to hold the nation together? Finish the sentence: 'Shays Rebellion proved the Articles of Confederation were weak because...'
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Multiple Choice
In 1787, what significant action did the United States take regarding its government structure?
Wrote a new constitution with a strong national government
Declared independence from Britain
Expanded westward to the Pacific Ocean
Established the Bill of Rights
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