Michigan M-STEP Grade 8 Social Studies Practice Questions - Michigan Student Test Of Educational Progress Grade 8 Social Studies Assessment Exam

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In 1786, Daniel Shays led an armed uprising of indebted farmers in western Massachusetts to prevent court foreclosures on their land. How did Shays' Rebellion influence political leaders across the United States?

It convinced leaders that a stronger central government was needed to maintain order and security. It led to the immediate abolition of all state paper currencies and land taxes. It persuaded states to grant complete independence to western agricultural counties. It caused Congress to pass laws outlawing all peaceful public protests and assemblies.

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It convinced leaders that a stronger central government was needed to maintain order and security.

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