U.S. History
Oct. 24, 2013
F.O.A. (Bellwork)
► What
were four weaknesses of the Articles
of Confederation?
► Why was it hard for Congress to protect
citizens in time of war under the Articles of
Confederation?
► What led to Shays’ Rebellion?
► What was the significance of Shays’
Rebellion?
What is this cartoon saying?
What is this cartoon saying?
Essential Questions
► What
were the major successes and failures
of the government under the Articles of
Confederation? (8.4 spi 6)
► How did the Founding Fathers work
together during the writing of the
Declaration of Independence, the Articles of
Confederation, and the Constitution of the
United States?
Today
► Quiz,
Part I
► Finish the Shays’ Rebellion film
► Finish anything you owe me
► Draw an editorial cartoon about the Articles
of Confederation or Shays’ Rebellion
No. 1
No. 2
► Which
of the following was a major
weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a. unable to control the nation’s large
military
b. it had no President or court system
c. it consisted of a King and Parliament
d. it had no major weaknesses, and is still in
use today
No. 3
► Which
of the following was the main cause
of Shays’ Rebellion?
 A) the depression that followed severing ties
with Britain
 B) the Massachusetts policy that forced farmers
to pay taxes on land
 C) The period of inflation in the U.S. after the
war
 D) the inability of the federal government to
regulate trade
No. 4
► What
was the significance of Shays’
Rebellion?
 A) It showed Americans that defiance would
lead the change in the government
 B) It marked the beginning of legislation to
improve rights of farmers
 C) It showed Americans the weaknesses of the
Articles of Confederation
 D) It marked a period of civil unrest in the
United States
No. 5
► Why
did the Articles of Confederation
make it hard for Congress to protect its
land or citizens from other countries?
 A) The Articles were established on peace and
did not allow for an army
 B) The Articles gave military leaders sole
power to negotiate with other countries
 C) There was no army, and the Articles did
not allow Congress to force states to provide
soldiers
 D) There was no law about protecting the
country against foreign threats