Daniel Shays Rebellion
Date Submitted: 10/11/2004 20:19:55
Category: / History / North American History
Length: 5 pages (1369 words)
Category: / History / North American History
Length: 5 pages (1369 words)
Shay's Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion was the clash between farmers and merchants that tested the uncertain institutions of the new republic. It threatened to plunge the United States into a civil war. The rebellion arose in Massachusetts in 1786, and soon spread to other states (CFR). It is noted to be a key focal point for the reconstruction of the Articles of Confederation.
The Rebellion started with petitions to the government for paper currency, lower taxes, and …
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