Ch.5- 2.1 The Constitutional Convention

Which of the following best describes a primary cause of Shay's Rebellion?

• Disputes over the location of the national capital

• Economic hardship and high taxes faced by farmers in Massachusetts

• Opposition to the abolition of slavery

• Disagreements over foreign policy

Who was the main leader of Shay's Rebellion?

• George Washington

• Daniel Shays

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by Shay's Rebellion?

• The lack of a national court system

• The inability of the federal government to raise an army

• The power to regulate interstate commerce

• The power to coin money

What was one direct impact of Shay's Rebellion on the Constitutional Convention?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery

• It convinced many leaders of the need for a stronger central government

• It resulted in the election of Daniel Shays as president

• It caused the Articles of Confederation to be strengthened

Which of the following best describes the legacy of Shay's Rebellion?

• It led to the creation of the Bill of Rights

• It demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and influenced the drafting of the Constitution

• It resulted in the immediate end of all state debts

• It caused the dissolution of the Continental Congress

Which group was most directly affected by the economic policies that led to Shay's Rebellion?

• Urban merchants

• Rural farmers

• Factory workers

• Plantation owners

What action did the Massachusetts government take in response to Shay's Rebellion?

• Lowered taxes for all citizens

• Raised a state militia to suppress the uprising

• Asked the federal government for military assistance, which was provided

• Passed a law abolishing all debts

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation exposed by Shay's Rebellion?

• Lack of executive leadership

• Inability to regulate trade

• Power to tax citizens directly

• Difficulty amending the Articles

How did Shay's Rebellion influence public opinion about the national government?

• It increased support for a stronger central government

• It led to widespread calls for state independence

• It decreased interest in holding a Constitutional Convention

• It convinced people that the Articles of Confederation were sufficient

Which of the following best explains why the federal government could not help Massachusetts during Shay's Rebellion?

• The federal government was busy with foreign wars

• The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to raise troops or funds easily

• The president refused to intervene

• Congress was not in session