This rebellion occurred in January 1787 when a group of ex-Revolutionary War soldiers, fearful of losing their property to creditors and tax collectors, forcibly prevented the courts in western Massachusetts from sitting.
A. Shays's Rebellion
B. Bacon's Rebellion
C. Whiskey Rebellion
D. Clarke's Rebellion
E. None of these are correct.
Answer: A
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a. the federal government was imposing unfair taxes on farmers. b. the tariffs on trade between states were becoming too steep. c. laborers felt they were not being paid well enough. d. Massachusetts was taxing its citizens too heavily. e. Parliament imposed new taxes without the colonists' consent.
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A) State legislatures have generally increased the time they are in session. B) States have made internal changes that have improved capabilities. C) Unelected officials who work in state departments are better educated. D) States have increased their ability to raise revenue through taxes and other means. E) All previously unelected officials, such as those in programs that deal with transportation and social services, are now elected.
How does grassroots/outside lobbying differ from other efforts by interest groups to influence government?
a. Grassroots/outside lobbying focuses more than other forms of advocacy on cultivating relationships with elected officials. b. Grassroots/outside lobbying is more effective than other forms of advocacy. c. Grassroots/outside lobbying is more heavily regulated than other forms of advocacy. d. Grassroots/outside lobbying focuses more than other forms of advocacy on influencing public opinion to support groups' goals. e. Grassroots lobbying is more costly than other forms of advocacy.
Which of the following is a measure of social and economic development?
a. Life expectancy b. National Income Per-Capita c. Literacy d. All of the above are true.