The American Revolution (1763-1790)
The American Revolution was a time of great political development, where rich farmers were greatly involved in politics and served in the government. Farmers were the ones who pushed back against tax acts, such as the stamp act and sugar act which would be part of the cause for the American Revolution. Shay’s Rebellion was a significant moment in the influence of history started because of a harsh fiscal government with protestors rising up against the state government. In response, the state government raised a small private militia to crush the rebelling forces. Shays' Rebellion showed the growing tensions in America and was the first outright physical opposition to the U.S government. Overall, farmers often played a part of government, serving in political groups such as the Stamp Act Congress. Many acts passed during this time affected farming and the economic system.
Key Terms:
Stamp Act - act that raised taxes and The Sons of Liberty rose up as a rebel group.
Declaratory Act - reaffirmed Pariliament's right to bind the colonies to the British Government.
Townshend Act - tax on household goods or light imports.
Boston Massacre - A fight between soldiers and colonists, some colonist were killed after they began throwing rocks at the soldiers. The soldiers retaliated by shooting into the crowd.
Stamp Act Congress - brought twenty seven delegates from nine colonies together. Members of the congress were farmers who argued against the Stamp Act and Townshend Act and taxes in general.
Shays' Rebellion - rebellion of farmers against the government. The rebellion occured in Massachusetts in 1789. The rebellion led to the idea of creating a stronger government with a better constitution to replace the weak Articles of Confederation.
Three-Fifths Compromise - Agreement between South and North to count black slaves as 3/5ths of a person. The Southern farmers pushed to count blacks as people, so they could have a bigger say in the country.
Declaratory Act - reaffirmed Pariliament's right to bind the colonies to the British Government.
Townshend Act - tax on household goods or light imports.
Boston Massacre - A fight between soldiers and colonists, some colonist were killed after they began throwing rocks at the soldiers. The soldiers retaliated by shooting into the crowd.
Stamp Act Congress - brought twenty seven delegates from nine colonies together. Members of the congress were farmers who argued against the Stamp Act and Townshend Act and taxes in general.
Shays' Rebellion - rebellion of farmers against the government. The rebellion occured in Massachusetts in 1789. The rebellion led to the idea of creating a stronger government with a better constitution to replace the weak Articles of Confederation.
Three-Fifths Compromise - Agreement between South and North to count black slaves as 3/5ths of a person. The Southern farmers pushed to count blacks as people, so they could have a bigger say in the country.