Massachusetts’ Economy and Politics
Name two parts of Massachusetts’ economy.
What is Trade, Shipping, Fishing and Farming
In what years did Shays’ Rebellion occur?
What is 1786–1787.
In what year was the Constitutional Convention?
What is 1787.
Why did Massachusetts support a stronger national government?
What is the government struggled to collect taxes and regulate trade.
Why did farmers protest during Shays’ Rebellion?
What is Farmers were protesting high taxes and debts.
Name two things Massachusetts wanted the national government to do.
What is collect taxes, regulate trade, pay debts, or maintain order.
What two things did the national government struggle to do under the Articles of Confederation?
What is it struggled to collect taxes and regulate trade.
What did Shays’ Rebellion reveal about the national government?
What is it revealed that the government struggled to maintain order and respond to problems.
Why did Massachusetts want a stronger government but also want to protect states’ independence?
What is Massachusetts wanted a stronger government to solve problems but also wanted to protect states’ independence and citizens’ rights.