USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A violent insurrection in the Massachusetts countryside during 1786 and 1787, Shays’ Rebellion was brought about by a monetary debt crisis at the end of the American Revolutionary War. Although Massachusetts was the focal point of the crisis, other states experienced similar economic hardships.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shays’s Rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation and led many-including George Washington-to call for strengthening the federal government in order to put down future uprisings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Led by veteran Daniel Shays, the rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles, as it could neither raise the money to pay the veterans nor raise an army to put down the uprising. The national government could not tax citizens directly, only request money from the states.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shays’ Rebellion Economic turmoil in the United States leads to a series of violent uprisings against the government in Massachusetts and other states, led by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays. The Rebellion is viewed as evidence that the Articles of Confederation need to be changed.