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Shays’ Rebellion: Call for Stronger Central Government Word Scramble

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Shays’ Rebellion: Call for Stronger Central Government is a game that takes players back to a pivotal moment in American history. As you play, you will learn about the events that led to Shays’ Rebellion and the push for a stronger central government.

  • Players will uncover the reasons behind the uprising
  • They will explore the impact of economic hardship on farmers
  • They may even encounter key figures involved in the rebellion

Game Details: Shays’ Rebellion: Call for Stronger Central Government is a word scramble game where players must unscramble key vocabulary terms related to the rebellion. There is no time limit, but players have a limited number of moves. They can use spells to earn extra moves and uncover more about this important moment in history.

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Shays' Rebellion
An armed uprising in Massachusetts during 1786 and 1787 led by farmers and Revolutionary War veterans who were protesting against high taxes and debt
Rebellion
An act of defiance or resistance against authority, in this case, the uprising led by Daniel Shays
Central Government
The governing body that has authority over a nation or state as a whole, in this context, the need for a stronger central government to address the issues raised by Shays' Rebellion
Protest
A formal declaration or action expressing disapproval or objection, the participants in Shays' Rebellion were protesting against economic hardships and unfair taxation
Uprising
A coordinated act of rebellion or resistance, the farmers and veterans involved in Shays' Rebellion organized an uprising against the state government
Farmers
Individuals involved in agricultural activities, many of whom were affected by economic difficulties and high taxes that led to their participation in Shays' Rebellion
Veterans
Former members of the military who had fought in the Revolutionary War, some of whom joined Shays' Rebellion due to post-war economic hardships
Debt
An obligation to repay borrowed money or fulfill financial obligations, the burden of debt was one of the reasons for the discontent that fueled Shays' Rebellion
Taxation
The levying of taxes by the government, the excessive taxation imposed on farmers and veterans contributed to their grievances and eventually led to Shays' Rebellion
Economic Hardships
Difficulties or challenges faced in relation to financial matters, the economic hardships experienced by farmers and veterans were a driving force behind their participation in Shays' Rebellion

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