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Who was the richest man in America at this time?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
AFTER the war, some farmers had not been fully paid for their service in the Army. What happened to them?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
Some lower (poorer) classes, especially in the South, resisted the war completely because...
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
Why were most soldiers poor? What did most wealthy people do to get out of serving in the army?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
Most men in government, such as the Continental Congress, were...
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
Why was Shay's Rebellion such a big deal if the farmers just ended up being arrested and killed?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
Since 10% of white men owned almost HALF the wealth in America, what often occurred?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
How did most militia men get their supplies?
wealthy white men
They could not pay their debts, and the government threatened to take their land away from them.
George Washington
conflicts between the poor and the wealthy during the war- even if they were all Patriots!
It spread to other colonies, and the new USA gov't almost was not able to get it under control. They needed a full-time army.
They usually had to bring their own weapon and even buy their own uniforms!
they did not think their lives would really change- they would be ruled over by the wealthy, American or British.
You could pay 5 pounds ($) or provide a sub to serve in your place.
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