Articles of Confederation
The national government under the Articles of Confederation...
Was very weak
Who are the Rebellion Shays?
Uprising farmer to protest high taxes and heavy debts
How long did the Rebellion last?
10 days
What are some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
- Most power held by states
- No executive (President) branch
- No Judicial (Court) system
- No system of checks or balances
What caused Daniel Shays to rebel?
Shays rebelled bc, like his fellow farmers, he was fed up with high taxes and unresponsive gov.
What is Confederation?
An organization that is made up of a # of parties/groups United in an alliance where both groups will benefit.
How many people died in Shay's Rebellion?
18 deaths overall
What are some examples of the Confederation?
- Jobs
- Clubs(sports)
- Where you shop (clothes, food, etc.)
- Citizenship
Who are the Rebellion Shays?
Uprising farmer to protest high taxes and heavy debt.
What are some non-examples of the Confederation?
- Marriage
-"Gangs"
- Membership
- Parenting
- Citizenship
What was Daniel Shays fighting against?
Debt collection