Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts

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What was the primary cause of financial difficulties faced by farmers and war veterans in Massachusetts after the Revolutionary War?

  • Poor weather conditions
  • Lack of access to weapons
  • Increased taxes (correct)
  • Decline in agricultural productivity

Who was the leader of the rebellion that aimed to seize weapons and force the legislature to change the law?

  • John Adams
  • George Washington
  • Thomas Jefferson
  • Daniel Shays (correct)

How did wealthy merchants in Boston respond to Shays' Rebellion?

  • Raised an army of over 4,000 militia (correct)
  • Joined Shays' rebellion
  • Negotiated peace terms with Shays
  • Ignored the situation

What was the outcome for Daniel Shays and his troops after the rebellion?

<p>They were eventually pardoned (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Shays' Rebellion impact the political landscape of the United States?

<p>Highlighted weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Farmers and war veterans in Massachusetts faced financial difficulties after the Revolutionary War due to raised taxes, leading to discontent and rebellion.
  • In the summer of 1786, Daniel Shays, a former Continental Army captain, led a rebellion known as Shays' Rebellion involving several thousand followers who aimed to seize weapons and force the legislature to change the law.
  • Wealthy merchants in Boston raised an army of over 4,000 militia to suppress Shays' rebellion and prevent the situation from escalating into a civil war.
  • Shays and his troops were eventually pardoned, and Massachusetts started offering tax and debt relief locally to address the grievances of the farmers and war veterans.
  • Shays' Rebellion underscored the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, leading to a realization of the necessity for a stronger federal government, eventually paving the way for the call for a new constitution.

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