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It was considered the first civil war because it was a group of Americans fighting the Federal government.

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Q: Why was Shay's Rebellion considered to be US first civil war?
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What is the importance of Shays Rebellion in the Articles of Confederation?

It proved that the Articles of Confederation wasn't effective. Also it persuaded George Washington to attend the Constitutional Convention. Kindly check the related links section for further information.


How are shays rebellion and the whiskey rebellion different?

During Shays's Rebellion, the state was unable to control Shays and his followers and requested help from the government under the Articles. The Articles of Confederation was a weak government and was unable to support, with force, the state of MA in order to aid in the defeat of the rebellion. The Whiskey Rebellion occurred under the new Constitution of the US. Western PA farmers refused to pay the tax that was enacted on whiskey by the new federal government. This was the first test of the new government to enforce the laws it enacted. President Washington ordered troops into the area of western PA and the Whiskey Rebellion collapsed as it became evident that the government was capable of enforcing the law.


Why would the battle of Ft Sumter be considered the first battle of the civil war?

It was the first time actual gunfire was exchanged. As such, it was the first battle of the Civil War.


What came first XYZ affair or whiskey Rebellion?

Whiskey Rebellion - 1791-1794 Jay's Treaty - November 1794


Where was the first battle of the US Civil War fought in South Carolina?

The first armed conflict that soon led to the US Civil War was the Confederate bombardment of the Federal Fort Sumter in the Charleston harbor. The fort surrendered and President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers to serve three months to end the rebellion.

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Who led the first american rebellion against an unresponsive government?

The American rebellion against Boston, Massachusetts unresponsive government was lead by Daniel Shays. The members called themselves Shaysites and some considered them was American Revolution heroes.


Which event happened first bill or rights or Daniel shays was written by James Madison?

The question is not clearly phrased but if you are wondering if the Bill of Rights was formulated before Shays' Rebellion, it was not. The constitutional convention came after Shays' Rebellion was put down, and the rebellion likely influenced the creation of a strong central government with a standing army, to put down future rebellions. Indeed, that was the first use of the standing army thus created; It was used to crush the Whiskey Rebellion in Pennsylvania.


What is the importance of Shays Rebellion in the Articles of Confederation?

It proved that the Articles of Confederation wasn't effective. Also it persuaded George Washington to attend the Constitutional Convention. Kindly check the related links section for further information.


What specific weakness of the articles of confederation caused shays’ rebellion?

Shay's Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn't put down the rebellion, the first stirrings of federalism began to gather strength. The British, of course, did not recognize the Declaration and continued to send troops to contain the rebellion.


What was the name of the incident that occurred in Massachusetts that shocked the nation into realizing that our first plan of government was too weak?

Shays' Rebellion. See related question below for more information.


When did king george officially declare the colonies in rebellion?

At first he considered it a joke that the colonies would declare independence, but Bunker Hill made it real for him and from that point he considered them in rebellion.


How are shays rebellion and the whiskey rebellion different?

During Shays's Rebellion, the state was unable to control Shays and his followers and requested help from the government under the Articles. The Articles of Confederation was a weak government and was unable to support, with force, the state of MA in order to aid in the defeat of the rebellion. The Whiskey Rebellion occurred under the new Constitution of the US. Western PA farmers refused to pay the tax that was enacted on whiskey by the new federal government. This was the first test of the new government to enforce the laws it enacted. President Washington ordered troops into the area of western PA and the Whiskey Rebellion collapsed as it became evident that the government was capable of enforcing the law.


Why did civil wars occur in rome during the first century B.C.?

A rebellion in Asia Minor that required Romans Intervention


Why would the battle of Ft Sumter be considered the first battle of the civil war?

It was the first time actual gunfire was exchanged. As such, it was the first battle of the Civil War.


Who is generally considered the mother of the civil rights movements?

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks is considered to be the "First Lady of Civil Rights" and the "Mother of the Freedom Movement".


Where was the name of the location where the first shots of the civil war were fired?

The battle at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, is generally considered the first battle of the Civil War.