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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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Learn about Shays' Rebellion, a significant event following the Revolutionary War in Massachusetts, involving discontent farmers, war veterans, and a call for a stronger federal government.