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After the Revolutionary War…

2 The country is a mess… States were not united National Government = Broke No Army! And all because of our nation’s 1 st constitution… –A GROUP OF FARMERS ALMOST TAKE OVER THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS!!!

The Articles of Confederation- 1 st Constitution of the US. Weak federal/national government. Federal- Another name for national…typically referring to government

4 Please read – Passage about Shay’s Rebellion Answer questions to follow reading in your small groups Prepare to share written summary with class

Did ALL Americans think the Articles of Confederation were too weak? How did Americas react to Shays’ Rebellion?

Shays Rebellion Summary

Shays’ Rebellion During war more food needed Farmers expanded farms with loans After war demand for food is down Massachusetts- 1787…2,000 farmers almost took over state because they were being jailed and having land taken Many farmers had fought in war Many never paid by government for fighting

Shays’ Rebellion Continued Daniel Shays leads rebellion. No national army = rely on militia to stop him Shays’ Rebellion proves the Articles of Confederation is a failing constitution

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