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What events lead up to the shays rebellion and during?
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)
Who was shays rebellion rebel to?
Daniel shay started the whiskey rebellion in which he stirred up farmers and peasents against the government because of the tax on whiskey.
Did Samuel Adams support shays rebellion?
he opposed taking up arms against a republican government, where problems should be remedied through elections. He thought the leaders of Shays's Rebellion should be hanged, reportedly saying that "the man who dares to rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death".
Did shays rebellion show weakness of central government?
Daniel Shay's Rebellion proved that the Articles of Confederation was not enough for peacetime. George Washington was very concerned as were many other American leaders. The Articles of Confederation only allowed for troops for times of war, not for domestic disturbances. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay wrote about the needs of the federal government in the Federal Papers that were published in newspapers of the time.
Was Shays Rebellion a tax revolt?
yes,War causes debt in most cases, and after the American Revolutionary War, the new United States had to come up with a way to pay their debts to European countries. One decision that left many people in significant trouble was to increase land taxes on farmers, and this created tremendous difficulties, especially between farmers and merchants. There was inequity between the taxes farmers had to pay and the taxes merchants paid. Smaller farmers in the Eastern states couldn't meet their debts, leading to uprisings like the Shays' Rebellion.
What events lead up to the shays rebellion and during?
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)
Why did farmers in western Massachusetts take up arms in arms in shays rebellion?
1786-1787
Who was shays rebellion rebel to?
Daniel shay started the whiskey rebellion in which he stirred up farmers and peasents against the government because of the tax on whiskey.
Why did Daniel Shay rebel against the state of Massachusetts?
Daniel Shays led a rebellion against the state of Massachusetts, known as Shays' Rebellion, primarily due to economic hardships faced by farmers. After the American Revolutionary War, many were burdened by debt and high taxes, leading to widespread foreclosures. The state government's inability to address these issues and its enforcement of aggressive tax collection prompted Shays and his followers to rise up in protest, seeking relief and reforms. The rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and underscored the need for a stronger federal government.
Did Samuel Adams support shays rebellion?
he opposed taking up arms against a republican government, where problems should be remedied through elections. He thought the leaders of Shays's Rebellion should be hanged, reportedly saying that "the man who dares to rebel against the laws of a republic ought to suffer death".
Why did farmers in western Massachusetts take up in arms in Shays Rebellion?
Because of high taxes, they faced the loss of their farms to foreclosure.
Why did farmers in western massachussetts take up arms in shays rebellion?
because of high taxes, they faced the loss of their farms to forclosure.
What are the events that led to the great compromise?
The three events would be, the dispute of Virginia and Maryland over the Potomac river. Second that five out of thirteen states showed up in a convention to solve the dispute. Third Daniel Shays's Rebellion.
How did the Anti-federalists help shape the Unted States?
The anti federalists helped shap up the Unitd states because of shays rebellion
Why was shays rebellion important?
Shay's rebellion was important because it showed that the central government was very weak and showed that there were too high taxes and heavy debts.
Did shays rebellion show weakness of central government?
Daniel Shay's Rebellion proved that the Articles of Confederation was not enough for peacetime. George Washington was very concerned as were many other American leaders. The Articles of Confederation only allowed for troops for times of war, not for domestic disturbances. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay wrote about the needs of the federal government in the Federal Papers that were published in newspapers of the time.
What were the issues of shays rebellion?
War causes debt in most cases, and after the American Revolutionary War, the new United States had to come up with a way to pay their debts to European countries. One decision that left many people in significant trouble was to increase land taxes on farmers, and this created tremendous difficulties, especially between farmers and merchants. There was inequity between the taxes farmers had to pay and the taxes merchants paid. Smaller farmers in the Eastern states couldn't meet their debts, leading to uprisings like the Shays' Rebellion.
