MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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the Governor sent the militia to attack shays and his followers
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The Governor sent the militia to defend the arsenal.
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told them to go away and ruin some other party.
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The Governor sent the militia to defend Shays and his followers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In response, Governor Bowdoin drew up contingency plans to use the militia to quash any such actions in the future. On September 5, protestors shut down the court in Worcester and Governor Bowdoin ordered the militia to quell the protest.
Detailed explanation-2: -James Bowdoin, the governor of Massachusetts, was clearly in the latter group. He organized a military force funded by eastern merchants, to confront the rebels. This armed force crushed the movement in the winter of 1786-1787 as the Shaysites quickly fell apart when faced with a strong army organized by the state.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Massachusetts legislature responded, passing an amnesty law in November, 1786, for those who had interfered with the courts. But they also passed the Militia Act, threatening death to anyone who took up arms against Massachusetts and suspending the writ of habeas corpus until July, 1787.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why didn’t Congress respond with troops when the governor asked for assistance during Shays’ Rebellion? There were no troops to send.