Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion

The video covers the origins of the U.S. Constitution, starting with state constitutions post-American Revolution. It discusses the Articles of Confederation, highlighting its limitations and the power retained by states. The settlement of Western lands and the Northwest Ordinance are explained, along with the requirements for statehood. Economic challenges, such as Shays' Rebellion, underscore the need for a stronger national government.

What was a key feature of the state constitutions formed after the American Revolution?

• They allowed women to vote.

• They banned freedom of speech.

• They established a monarchy.

• They included a Bill of Rights.

Which branch of government was missing in the Articles of Confederation?

• None of the above

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

What was one of the powers granted to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Running a postal service

• Enforcing laws

• Collecting taxes

• Regulating trade

How were the public lands divided under the Articles of Confederation?

• Into counties

• Into townships

• Into states

• Into cities

Which ordinance organized the Northwest Territory?

• The Southern Ordinance

• The Eastern Ordinance

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Southwest Ordinance

What was a major economic challenge under the Articles of Confederation?

• Overproduction of goods

• High tariffs on imports

• Excessive national taxes

• Lack of a national currency

Which foreign power occupied forts in the Northwest Territory?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• Britain

What was the main cause of Shays' Rebellion?

• Seizure of farmers' lands

• High taxes on imported goods

• Disputes over state borders

• Lack of military protection

Who led the farmers in rebellion against the state government of Massachusetts?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• Daniel Shays

• George Washington

What did Shays' Rebellion signal about the national government?

• It needed to be stronger.

• It needed to be weaker.

• It was too strong.

• It was perfectly balanced.