Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Shays' Rebellion Day 3

Watch Shays' Rebellion Part 3

Instructions: Rewrite each question then answer them using complete sentences.

1. Why did Shays' and his men want to attack the arsenol?
2. Why did they need to overthrow the constitution (Articles of Confederation)?
3. Why does Adams say that the rebellion is unprovoked? Do you agree or disagree? Use details.
4. What happened at the arsenol?
5. Most of the men who were captured were pardoned. How many men were hanged as a result of the Rebellion?
6. What excuses were made for the state of the government at the time? Explain using details from the video.
7. What change is coming as a result of the rebellion?

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