Shays' Rebellion
What was Shays' Rebellion?
A series of protests by farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments
What year was the Constitutional Convention held?
1787
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington.
What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?
1803
Who led the Corps of Discovery?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
What caused Shays' Rebellion?
Answer: Economic hardship, high taxes, and lack of government support for farmers.
Who was the president of the convention?
George Washington.
What was unique about the presidential election of 1789?
It was the first presidential election in U.S. history.
How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?
$15 million
What was the main goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?
To explore and map the newly acquired territory and establish trade with Native Americans.
Who was Daniel Shays?
A former soldier in the Revolutionary War who led the rebellion.
What was the main purpose of the convention?
To address the problems of the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation.
Who received the second most votes in the election?
John Adams.
What was the size of the land acquired?
828,000 square miles
Who was Sacagawea?
A Shoshone woman who assisted Lewis and Clark as a guide and interpreter.
What was the outcome of Shays' Rebellion?
It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention.
What document was created during this convention?
The United States Constitution.
Who was George Washington's vice president?
John Adams
Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant?
It doubled the size of the United States and provided control of the Mississippi River.
What did Lewis and Clark accomplish?
They documented new species of plants and animals and established peaceful relations with Native American tribes.
How did Shays' Rebellion impact the Articles of Confederation?
It exposed the inability of the federal government to maintain order and enforce laws.
What compromise was crucial to the convention?
The Great Compromise
Why did George Washington not want to serve a third term?
He didn't believe one man should have that much power.
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
When did the expedition begin?
May 21, 1804.