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Shay’s Rebellion

Shay’s Rebellion. 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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Shay’s Rebellion

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  1. Shay’s Rebellion

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

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