USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Led by Daniel Shays, a group of poor farmers and Revolutionary War veterans attempted to shut down Massachusetts courts in protest against debt collections against veterans and the heavy tax burden borne by the colony’s farmers.

Detailed explanation-2: -A group of protestors, led by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays, began a 6 month rebellion by taking over the Court of Common Pleas in Northampton; the goal was to prevent the trial and imprisonment of debt-ridden citizens.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shays and other leaders fled to Vermont and New York to escape prosecution, although thirteen Shaysites were rounded up, tried for treason, and sentenced to death. The governor pardoned them. Daniel Shays eventually received a pardon as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did farmers under the leadership of Daniel Shays hope to end the collection of debts? They shut down the courts. Generally supported and participated in protests and boycotts. The Quaker launched the first antislavery movement in 1754 when he condemned the institution on humanitarian and religious terms.