Shays' Rebellion
Who was the leader of Shays' Rebellion?
Daniel Shay
What was the main cause of the Whiskey Rebellion?
A tax imposed on whiskey production
What does impressment refer to in U.S. history? (our history class)
The forced recruitment of American sailors into the British Navy.
What is the biggest state in the country
Alaska
What was Shays' job
Farmer/veteran
What was the response of President George Washington to the Whiskey Rebellion?
He sent federal troops to suppress the rebellion.
Why did the british impress American sailors?
They need more man power for their navy for the war against the french which had stronger and faster ships
What material is the statue of liberty made out of? (Be specific)
Copper
In which state did Shays' Rebellion take place?
Massachusetts
What was the primary location of the Whiskey Rebellion?
Western Pennsylvania
Who were the British fighting during the time of impressment of American sailors?
The French
Who was the commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
George Washington
What group primarily supported Shays' Rebellion?
farmers and veterans of the Revolutionary War.
The farmers who rebelled were mostly upset because they relied on whiskey for this purpose.
Informal currency/Trading/money/barter
The British claimed they were impressing sailors who had this citizenship status.
What is being British? (Great Britian/United Kingdom)
Which state, in the continental US, borders the fewest number of states?
Maine
What was Shays' Rebellion primarily about?
What is a protest against economic injustices and lack of government support for struggling farmers.
What did the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrate about the federal government's power?
It showed that the federal government could and would enforce its laws.
What where americans opinions on british impressment of american soliders?
Americans viewed British impressment of American sailors as a direct assault on their sovereignty and personal liberties
In which house of Congress do the states have equal representation?
Senate