Shays' Rebellion: A Crisis in Early America
Explore the causes, events, and significance of Shays' Rebellion in post-Revolutionary America and its impact on the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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Shays' Rebellion: A Crisis in Early America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary cause of Shays' Rebellion?
High taxes and economic hardship for farmers
Desire for a stronger national government
Disputes over western land claims
Demand for a Bill of Rights
2. In which state did Shays' Rebellion primarily take place?
Virginia
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
3. The leader of the rebellion was Daniel .
4. Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the of Confederation.
5. The rebellion ultimately contributed to the call for the Convention.
6. Describe two specific grievances of the farmers that led to Shays' Rebellion.
7. The national government under the Articles of Confederation was able to quickly put down Shays' Rebellion with a strong federal army.
True
False
8. Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the need for a stronger central government in the United States.
True
False
Match each term with its correct description.
9. Daniel Shays
a. The governing document before the Constitution
10. Articles of Confederation
b. Leader of the rebellion
11. Springfield Arsenal
c. Site of a key confrontation during the rebellion
12. Examine the map below showing areas affected by Shays' Rebellion. Based on the map, what can you infer about the geographical spread of the rebellion?
