Question

source 2: governor james bowdoins proclamation (january 1787) \a number of persons in several of the counties of this commonwealth have risen in arms, in a most audacious and unnatural rebellion against the authority of government. they have, in defiance of the law, obstructed the sitting of the courts of justice, prevented the execution of lawful process, and endeavored to overthrow the constitution and government of this state by force. such conduct strikes at the very existence of civil society and must be suppressed by the force of arms, lest anarchy and confusion prevail.\ guiding questions: how does bowdoin describe the actions of the rebels? why does he argue the rebellion threatens civil society?

Explanation:

Bowdoin describes rebels as audacious and unnatural, defying law, obstructing courts, preventing legal process, and attempting to overthrow state by force. He argues rebellion threatens civil society because such actions strike at its very existence, risking anarchy and confusion if not suppressed.

Answer:

• How does Bowdoin describe the actions of the rebels? He describes them as audacious and unnatural, defying the law, obstructing courts of justice, preventing execution of lawful process, and attempting to overthrow the state's constitution and government by force.
• Why does he argue the rebellion threatens civil society? Because such conduct strikes at the very existence of civil society and, if not suppressed, anarchy and confusion will prevail.