Key Figures
Who was Daniel Shay's, and what role did he play in the Rebellion?
Daniel Shay's was a veteran and farmer, he organized and led protested against the states government policies
What were the main economic and political issues that led to Shay's Rebellion?
Government struggled to establish a stable economy, Massachusetts faced high taxes imposed by the state government to pay off war debts
What significant events and battles took place during Shay's Rebellion?
Court Closures(1786), Springfield Armory Raid(Jan 1787), Petersham (Feb 1787)
How did the Massachusetts government respond to the rebellion?
Mobilized the state militia to suppress uprising
What were the immediate and long-term consequences of Shay's Rebellion?
Strengthening of the Federal Government, Constitutional Convention, Influence of Public Opinion
What were the roles of other key Figures like James Bowdoin and Samuel Adams?
Opposed to the Rebellion
How did the post-Revolutionary War economic conditions contribute to the unrest?
Severe economical conditions
How did the rebels attempt to seize the federal arsenal at Springfield?
Marching on the armory with a force of about 1,200 men
What measures were taken to suppress the uprising?
Mobilization of the Militia, Defense of the Springfield Armory, Pursuit and Dispersal, Legislative Actions
How did the rebellion influence the drafting of the U.S. Constitution?
Call for a Stronger Central Government, Federal Authority, Checks and Balances, Public Support for Change
Who was the President during the Rebellion?
George Washington
What role did debt and foreclosures play in sparking the rebellion?
Many farmers were losing their lands
What role did the Battle of Springfield play in the development of the rebellion?
A key confrontation
How did the state militia contribute to the suppression of Shay's Rebellion?
What role did the fear of government tyranny play in demand for a Bill of Rights?
A harsh response that led to a strong push for a Bill of Rights
How did General Benjamin Lincoln contribute to the end of Shay's Rebellion?
By leading state militia against the insurgents
In what ways did the lack of a strong federal government under the Articles of Confederation contribute to the causes of Shay's Rebellion?
They could not effectively address the economic issues and unrest
How and when did Shay's Rebellion officially end?
What was the Riot Act, and how did it impact the government's ability to manage the rebellion?
A law passed by the Massachusetts government to arrest and detain suspected rebels without trial, made it easier for the government to quickly suppress the rebellion
What specific weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation were revealed by the rebellion?
What was Job Shattuck's involvement in the rebellion, and what happened to him?
A influential leader who helped organize protests and action against the government, he was captured and imprisoned
What actions did the state government take that were seen as unjust by the rebels?
Implemented measures
What specific actions did the rebels take during the rebellion?
The rebels shut down courts to prevent judges from confiscating farmer's lands and carried out several protests and armed confrontations
How did other states in the U.S. react to Shay's Rebellion and its suppression?
Concern and alarm
How did the rebellion affect the relationship between state and federal authorities?
Strained the relationship