The U.S. had owed debt to England, causing them to tax farmers. Increasing on land taxes.
Daniel Shays
The US was suffering in a major economic depression. Also, the region of Massachusetts felt a deep distrust of the leadership in Boston. (still researching for my homework)
Shays Rebellion pointed out the problems in the Articles of Confederation. This lead to the production of the Constitution.
Daniel Shay lead a rebellion to protest against new taxes
Daniel Shays was motivated to lead Shays' Rebellion primarily due to economic hardship faced by farmers in post-Revolutionary War Massachusetts. Many were burdened by debt and high taxes, which threatened their livelihoods and property. The lack of government response to these issues and the perceived injustices of the state’s financial policies fueled their frustration, leading Shays to rally fellow farmers in an armed uprising against perceived tyranny and economic oppression.
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The Constitutional Convention of 1787
Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.
Daniel Shays led the insurgents in Shays' Rebellion, primarily in western Massachusetts. They aimed to seize control of courthouses and prevent the collection of debts and taxes, protesting against economic injustices and oppressive state policies that they believed favored the wealthy elite. The rebellion highlighted the economic struggles of farmers and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.
Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.
Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.