How Did Thomas Jefferson React to Shays's Rebellion

question 124

Multiple Choice

How did Thomas Jefferson react to Shays's Rebellion?

• A) He urged that troops be raised by the national government.
• B) He wanted the state of Massachusetts to quickly put down the revolt.
• C) He did not know about the rebellion because he was in France.
• D) He urged George Washington to lead the rebels.
• E) He was not alarmed, seeing it as a positive for the United States.

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