USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The confederal government found itself unable to finance troops to put down the rebellion, and it was consequently put down by the Massachusetts State militia and a privately funded local militia. Western Massachusetts, U.S.

Detailed explanation-2: -The army fired warning shots followed by artillery fire, killing four of the insurgents and wounding twenty. The rebel force quickly faltered and scattered into the countryside. Many participants were later captured and most men, including Shays, eventually received amnesty as part of a general pardon.

Detailed explanation-3: -On January 25, 1787, 2, 000 farmers led by Daniel Shays assaulted the arsenal. Much to the farmers’ surprise, the defenders did not yield but fired directly into their ranks, killing four men and wounding 20. Crying “murder, ” the farmers retreated in disarray.

Detailed explanation-4: -On this day in 1786, a popular uprising began in Massachusetts. Shays’ Rebellion was one of several critical events that led to the calling of a Constitutional Convention the following year in Philadelphia.