Why did shay's rebellion occur?

Answer 1

an armed uprising in western Massachusetts. the farmers and militia were concerned with financial issues. this is the time period when the constitution was being ratified for the bill of rights. the people were worried about the government's control. especially financially.

Answer 2

It was caused by the facts that there was no strong central government at the time. Shay, a general from the Revolutionary War, and several other angry farmers were mad at the government for taking away their property as tax for the war that they had served in.

Answer 3

It occured to convince the need for a stronger national governent.

Answer 4

Shay's Rebellion was an uprising consisting of farmers who were being taxed and could not pay back debts.

Answer 5

Springfield, ma