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'''5.''' The pillars in the cartoon represent states supporting the Federal government. the hand in the cloud is the Hand of God saving Massachusetts during [[Shay's Rebellion]].  

'''5.''' The pillars in the cartoon represent states supporting the Federal government. the hand in the cloud is the Hand of God saving Massachusetts during [[Shay's Rebellion]].  

The cartoonist, Ben Russell, was a [[federalist]], favoring power to the federal government rather than States retaining power. Because the Rebellion took place under the Confederation, Russell held that it showed the need for a strong Constitution to stop things like this quickly. Under the Articles, clearly getting out of hand.

The cartoonist, Ben Russell, was a [[federalist]], favoring power to the federal government rather than States retaining power. Because the Rebellion took place under the Confederation, Russell held that it showed the need for a strong Constitution to stop insurrections like this quickly. Under the Articles, things were clearly getting out of hand.

'''6.'''the Northwest Ordinance told Europe they wanted to settle the territory. and established how new states were made.

'''6.'''the Northwest Ordinance told Europe they wanted to settle the territory. and established how new states were made.