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The Whiskey Rebellion

The Whiskey Rebellion. 1.16.14. SWBAT gather evidence about the Whiskey Rebellion by analyzing primary and secondary sources. Materials . Homework. 2 Paragraphs in NB:

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The Whiskey Rebellion

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  1. The Whiskey Rebellion 1.16.14

  2. SWBAT gather evidence about the Whiskey Rebellion by analyzing primary and secondary sources. Materials Homework 2 Paragraphs in NB: Paragraph 1: Summarize the Whiskey Rebellion. Who was involved, when did it take place, where, why? How was it resolved? Paragraph 2: Whose side are you on; the government or the farmers? Why? • Highlighter • Pencil • Notebook • Homework • Laptop

  3. Do Now: Shays’ Rebellion • What major complaint motivated farmers to become involved in Shays’ Rebellion? • They were tired of taxation without representation by the British. • They felt that they were overtaxed by MA. • They did not want the state of MA to be apart of the union. • They wanted to end slavery. • People were alarmed about Shays’ Rebellion because… • the government was not able to keep the situation under control. • the rebellion was supported by George Washington. • the French sent troops to support the farmers. • slaves had never carried weapons before.

  4. Standard Objective SWBAT gather evidence about the Whiskey Rebellion by analyzing primary and secondary sources. • 8.3.5 Know the significance of domestic resistance movements and ways in which the central government responded to such movements (e.g., Shays’ Rebellion, the Whiskey Rebellion).

  5. The Whiskey Rebellion 1791 What do we know about 1791?

  6. Background Information • Discuss with your table: • In 1791, did the United States have a strong economy? Provide evidence to support your answer. • What ideas did some of Washington’s cabinet members come up with concerning debt?

  7. With your group • You will analyze two primary sources (class copies) by completing five questions in your NB. • Analyze a picture (class copy): write 5 bullet points in your NB • Watch a video (go to my website: U.S. History: Whiskey Rebellion): create a circle map in your NB and take at least 6 bullet points (As you are taking notes make sure you are trying to answer, who, what, when, why, how)

  8. Homework 2 Paragraphs in NB: Paragraph 1: Summarize the Whiskey Rebellion. Who was involved, when did it take place, where, why? How was it resolved? Paragraph 2: Whose side are you on; the government or the farmers? Why?

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