This week's POWs can be found by looking at the pages listed under "Shays Rebellion" on the "Revolution and the New Nation" page which is connected to www.americanhistory.nu. These questions deal with the great farmer rebellion of 1786 which proved to the colonists that a more structured government was necessary. Because there are more questions, these POWs are worth more points this week.

1. Why were the mercantile elite blamed for the farmers' economic troubles?

2. What is an easier way of saying "mercantile elite"? (You might want to use a dictionary)

3. For what three items did the Rebellion of farmers first petition the government?

4. What was the farmers' goal in forcefully blocking the courthouse?

5. Where did Daniel Shays and most of his followers gain their military experience?

6. What line from the Preamble to the Constitution stems directly from the fear following Shays Rebellion?

7. Who pardoned Shays and kept him from death?

8. When did Jefferson write his letter to James Madison regarding the Rebellion?

9. What famous quote from Jefferson can be found in this letter?

10. What were the three forms of government Jefferson described to Madison in the letter?