shay’s rebellion. why it occurred farmers had huge debts due to high taxes- due to the rev war(...
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Shay’s Rebellion
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Why It Occurred• Farmers had huge debts due to high taxes- due to the rev
war( not for the British) • Massachusetts government didn’t help farmers• Massachusetts farmers were put in jail for debt • Farmers felt it wasn’t fair that ach state was being taxed
differently
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What Happened• Massachusetts farmers formed a resistance• Group held secret meetings to organize a revolt• Forcefully closed courts in 1786- on front steps by attacking it • Freed farmers in jail for debt
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What Happened Cont.• Daniel Shays became leader of resistance• Daniel Shays- former captain of Continental Army• 1,200 men attacked the Supreme Court in Springfield• Battle between the resistance and the Massachusetts Army
occurred• Massachusetts Army won, and Shays Rebellion fell apart
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Importance• Massachusetts government passed laws to help farmers with
debt• Government dropped Articles of Confederations and drafted a
new Constitution• Pushed for a strong and conservative national government
• State delegates were sent to Philadelphia to discuss laws and prevent future rebellions
• states were responsible for how much they payed for in tax.• Points out flaws and weakness of the articles of confederation.