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Which of the following is not an example of context for the causes of Shay's Rebellion? A.The states were in debt as a result of the American Revolution B.The Constitution remains the law of the land just as it was in the late 1700's C.The farmers were being jailed and losing their property over the taxes

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The Constitution remains the law of the land just as it was in the late 1700s' is not a correct context for Shays' Rebellion as the Constitution was not in effect at that time; the rebellion occurred under the Articles of Confederation. Therefore, the correct option is B.

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The cause of Shays' Rebellion that is not an example of context is Option B: 'The Constitution remains the law of the land just as it was in the late 1700s'. This statement is incorrect as the Constitution had not yet been written at the time of Shays' Rebellion. Shays' Rebellion occurred under the Articles of Confederation, which were later replaced by the Constitution due to their inadequacy in dealing with such insurrections and providing a strong federal government.

The other options provided do represent the context of the causes of Shays' Rebellion. The states, particularly Massachusetts, were in debt following the American Revolution, which led them to impose heavy taxes on farmers. When these taxes and debts could not be paid, often due to the devaluation of paper currency and the preference for hard money which farmers lacked, it led to farmer imprisonments and property seizures, fueling the Rebellion.

Therefore, the correct option is B.

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