shays rebellion in 1787 was in response to what? Select two answers.
A. Expansion of territories
B. The northwest ordinance
C. Seizure of farms
D. Increased taxes
C. Seizure of farms
D. Increased taxes
To determine the correct answers to the question about the cause of Shays' Rebellion, we can break down the possible options:
A. Expansion of territories: This answer is not correct. Shays' Rebellion was not a response to the expansion of territories.
B. The northwest ordinance: This answer is not correct. The Northwest Ordinance, passed by Congress in 1787, established a process for creating new states in the Northwest Territory and did not directly contribute to the cause of the rebellion.
C. Seizure of farms: This answer is correct. One of the causes of Shays' Rebellion was the seizure of farms. Many farmers in Massachusetts faced foreclosures and property seizures after being unable to pay their debts.
D. Increased taxes: This answer is correct. Another cause of Shays' Rebellion was increased taxes. High taxes imposed by the state government placed a significant financial burden on farmers, which led to unrest and eventually the rebellion.
Therefore, the correct answers are C. Seizure of farms and D. Increased taxes.