Image Explorations

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Click here or on the graphic below to view the Image Explorations slideshow for this chapter. Refer to the slideshow to answer the essay questions below.

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Examine the photo of the militia. Describe the clothing and weaponry of the militia. Based on their way they were marching, how well trained was the militia? How potent a military force was the militia?

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Examine the photos of the cannon and the multiple shot. Would the use of artillery firing grape shot be an effective weapon against civilian rebels? Why?

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Referring to the chapter's opening document and the images, why was the militia successful in dispersing the rebel following Shays with only a small loss of life? How successful do you think the militia would be against a well-trained army?

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