Historical Figures and Events in American History
Shays’s Rebellion
Shays’s Rebellion:this conflict in Massachusetts caused many to criticize the Articles of Confederation and admit the weak central government was not working; uprising led by Daniel Shays in an effort to prevent courts from foreclosing on the farms of those who could not pay the taxes
What is Shays rebellion?
A revolt by farmers to protest the high taxes and forced selling of their property.
What was the name of the leader of Shays rebellion?
Daniel Shays
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana
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