Shays Rebellion

No President

No Army

No Court

No Bill of Rights

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

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

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

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.

Wrote a new constitution with a strong national government

Declared independence from Britain

Expanded westward to the Pacific Ocean

Established the Bill of Rights