Why is Shays Rebellion an important event in U. S. history?" A. It was the beginning of a civil war.

B. It showed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation

C. It showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia.

D. It dramatized the power of the central government.

Match these items. 1 . stephen douglas published "north star" 2 . frederick douglass first african slaves arrived in jamestown 3 . crittenden compromise proposed kansas-nebraska act 4 . republican party extend 36° 30' line to california 5 . abolitionists servitude in exchange for passage to the united states 6 . indentured struggle between proslavery and antislavery groups 7 . jefferson davis formed to prevent spread of slavery 8 . "bleeding kansas" wanted slavery abolished 9 . uncle tom's cabin president of confederacy 10 . 1619 harriet beecher stowe