How did Americans view shays rebellion?

Answer 1

Yes and No. When the Massachusetts assembly refused to follow Rhode Island's example of issuing paper money, moneylenders began suing for payment. To prevent debt collections, a band of Massachusetts farmers, organized by Daniel Shays, interrupted court sessions in several counties during the autumn of 1786.

Although the angry farmers presented no real threat to state authority, the governor called up the militia. A large army marched into the villages and scattered the farmers to their homes.

Though hardly a rebellion, the Shay's affair sent a wave of alarm the length of the Atlantic seaboard. No other event of the time displayed so clearly the need for strong national authority.

So, I would say, "Yes," most Americans agreed that the country needed certain elected officials to run the new country for them.

I would say, "No," to the fact that they supported the Rebellion. For even today, no one likes to pay taxes, but, you can't get something for nothing in this world.

Answer 2

farmers who couldn't pay their taxes or loans raged and attacked in reaction to high taxes in Massachusetts

Answer 3

The Americans did not like shays rebellion because thanks to Danial shay all of the farmers began burning down everything in their sight . THE AMERICANS WERE ANGRY AND WANTED TO GET IT OUT.

Answer 4

Shays' Rebellion was a series of protests in 1786 and 1787 by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgements for debt.