Why didn't Congress respond with troops when the governor of Massachusetts asked for assistance during Shays' Rebellion?Multiple choice question.Because slavery was the central issue, Congress hesitated to become involved.There were no troops to send.There was an ongoing dispute between a congressional faction and the governor.Wealthy congressmen had no interest in quashing the rebellion.

Which of the following are true about Shays's Rebellion?It occurred because of the heavy taxes Massachusetts ordered farmers to pay. It proved how weak the United States central government was.It started the Revolutionary War.It occurred because of the heavy taxes Great Britain ordered the colonies to pay.It was put down by a stronger central government.

What happened as a result of Shays' Rebellion?Multiple choice question.The size of the army was doubled.Wealthy merchants throughout the country started forming private militias.A convention was called for, to meet in Annapolis.Five states condemned the Articles of Confederation.

How did Southern states respond to rebellions by enslaved people? A:A. They improved housing for enslaved people and living conditions.B:B. They allowed enslaved people to marry legally.C:C. They passed laws providing for stricter control of enslaved people.D:D. They punished enslavers who treated slaves cruelly.

How did George III react to the demands put forth by the First Continental Congress?Multiple choice question.He sent a delegation to Philidelphia.He instructed the governor to attempt to negotiate with the colonists.He immediately doubled the number of troops to be sent to the colonies.He ignored the colonists' requests.

Why did the House of Representatives pass a law in 1836 to table all discussion of slavery on the floor of the House?Multiple choice question.Legislators did not want to address all the antislavery petitions that abolitionists sent them.Legislators were busy planning a military offensive and did not want to be distracted.Legislators wanted to complete the discussion of temperance before they turned to slavery.Legislators wanted instead to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing slavery.