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Shays' Rebellion and the Call for a Stronger Union
Analyze the causes and events of Shays' Rebellion (1786-1787) and explain why it convinced leaders like Washington that a stronger national government was urgent.
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Creating a New Government: Articles of Confederation and Constitution
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Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the significance of Shays' Rebellion, and the foundational compromises of the U.S. Constitution.
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5.T2.8Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeExplain the reasons for the adoption of the Articles of Confederation in 1781, the weaknesses of the Articles as a plan for government, and the reasons for their failure.
5.T2.9Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeAnalyze the causes of Shays’ Rebellion of 1786-1787 and explain why it was one of the crucial events leading to the Constitutional Convention.