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Why were European countries like Britain, France and Spain giving the U.S. a hard time after the Revolutionary War? | The united states lacked military power so it was difficult for the us to protect itself from these european countries |
Which of the following was not an economic problem the U.S. faced after the Revolutionary War? | Some economic challenges Inflation Weak inflation Heavy debts for farmers |
What is inflation? | It occurs when there are increased prices for goods and services combined with the reduced value of money. It often indicates too much money is printed. |
When Britain put tariffs on American goods imported into their country, how did it hurt the American economy? | The Tariff of 1816 was a tax on american-made goods and it forced the american merchants to raise their prices. Made products harder to sell. |
Who was Daniel Shays? | He was a Revolutionary war veteran and a farmer in Massachusetts, who openly protested to tax policies in massachusetts. |
Why did farmers in Massachusetts rebel against the government? | Farmers were upset with Massachusetts because the state tried to collect taxes from farmers. Moist farmers couldn’t afford to pay their taxes, so they were either having to lose their land, or go to jail. |
What did Shays’ Rebellion prove to the United States’ government? | Shays rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the articles of confederation and led many including george washingtonto call for strengthening the federal government in order to putdown future upspring. |
Which of the following was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? | Most power held by states, One branch of government, legislative branch has few powers, no executive branch, no judicial system, no system of checks and balances. |
What did Spain do to antagonize(pick on) the United States in 1784? | In june 1784 spain closed the navigation of the mississippi to americans. Western were outraged and threatened war against spain. |
In May 1787, American leaders called for a convention in Philadelphia. What was the purpose of their Convention? | Their goal was to revise to Article of Cinfederation to better suit the needs of the U.S |