Question

shays’ rebellion: tipping point

1. fill out the flow map using details about shays’ rebellion

farmers felt their state governments were treating them unfairly
plan to close courts seize weapons overthrow the government
tipping point

Explanation:

Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising in 1786 - 1787 by Massachusetts farmers. They were angry at high taxes and debt - collection policies. The rebels planned to close courts to stop debt - related foreclosures and seize weapons to overthrow the government. The rebellion was defeated by a privately - raised militia. This event was a tipping point as it showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and spurred calls for a stronger central government.

Answer:

A privately - raised militia; The event showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and spurred calls for a stronger central government.