Shay’s Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
What group is rebelling in the picture above and
why?
What group is rebelling in the picture above and
why?
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“The moment is, indeed, important! – If
government shrinks, or is unable to enforce its
laws; fresh maneuvers will be displayed by the
insurgents – anarchy & confusion must prevail –“
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George Washington, 1787
Under which governing document did Shay’s
Rebellion occur?
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Create a tweet from Federalist point of view
focusing on the weakness of the government.
Using hashtags like “#governmentwhereuat”.
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”When therefore Government is set at defiance,
the contest being whether a small portion of the
United States shall dictate to the whole union, and
at the expense of those, who desire peace,
indulge a desperate ambition. Now therefore I
George Washington President of the United States,
in obedience to that high and irresistible duty
consigned to me by the Constitution "to take care
that the laws be faithfully executed"
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George Washington, Proclamation, 1794
Under which governing document did Whiskey
Rebellion occur?
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Create a tweet from a Washington supporter point
of view on the government’s decision to interfere.
Using hashtags like, “#poweroftheprez1794”.
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