1:people and places
who was the leader of the rebellion.
Daniel Shays
what was the main economic problem that led to the rebellion?
High taxes and debt
In what year did rebellion begin?
1786
How did the rebellion affect the national government?
It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of confederation.
What is rebellion?
An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
What state was the primary location of the rebellion
Massachusetts
What group of people were most affected by the economic crisis.
Farmers
What was the name of the first major protest by the rebels, where they closed down courts?
The Berkshire protests
What was the name of the first major protest by the rebels, where the closed down courts.
The Bershire protests.
What is militia?
A military force that is raised from the civilian population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
What was the name of the armory that rebels attempted to seize?
The Springfield Armory
what was a common punishment for farmers who couldnt pay their debts.
Imprisonment
What event marked the end of the rebellion?
The attack on the Springfield Armory.
What was the ultimate fate of Daniel shay and his lieutenants?
They were pardoned.
What is debt?
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Who was the governor of Massachusetts during the rebellion?
James Bowdoin
What national government document was in effect at the time, which was seen as too weak to address the crisis?
The articles of Confederation
What was the final battle of the rebellion?
The Battle of Petersham
The rebellion led to a call for a stronger federal government, which resulted in the creation of what document.
The United states Consitution.
What is foreclosure?
The action of taking possession of a mortgaged property when the mortgagor fails to make payment.
who led the state miltia that suppressed the rebellion?
General Benjamin Lincoln
What was the name of tax that was particularly burdensome for farmers?
The poll tax
What did the rebels do to prevent foreclosures and debt collections?
They shut down courthouses.
What was the lasting impact of the rebellion on America political thought?
It convinced many leaders that a stronger central government was needed to maintain order stability.
what is creditor?
A person or company to whom money is owed.