Who was Shays?
Who was Daniel Shays?
A poor farmer/patriot from american revolution.
What group of people was Daniel Shays apart of?
The poor farmers who rebelled.
Was the government mad at Shays and his farmers who rebelled?
No, they understood his reasoning´s to rebel.
Who were Daniel Shays and his farmers fighting against?
The Government.
Where did Shays´ Rebellion take place?
Massachusetts.
What did Daniel Shays lead farmers in?
A rebellion known as ¨Shays´ Rebellion.¨
What group of people were fighting against ¨unjust¨ rules and high taxes?
Farmers.
What did Shays´ Rebellion prove?
That the Articles Of Confederation were a weak form of government.
Which group of people did NOT agree with Daniel Shays ¨rebellion¨?
Anti-federalists.
During what time period was Shays´ Rebellion?
1786-1787.
Why did Daniel Shays begin his rebellion?
Why were the veterans who were in Shays rebellion so mad?
Because many received little pay for their fighting in the revolution.
What meeting was held to change the A.O.C.?
The Constitutional Convention.
What was the #1 reason Shays and His farmers rebelled?
Debt and or Taxes.
How many dies in Shays´ Rebellion?
4 died, 20 injured.
How did most farmers view Daniel Shays for his ¨rebellion¨?
They viewed him as a revolutionary who was brave enough to stand up to unjust rules.
When did Daniel Shays rebellion end?
1787.
When was the Constitutional Convention held?
May 25, 1787- September 17, 1787
Why were the farmers who rebelled so angry?
They couldn't afford to pay off debt and high taxes, some of which were about to lose their lands.
What MONTH did Shays´ Rebellion end?
February.
Where did Daniel Shays ¨rebellion¨ take place?
Central and Western Massachusetts 1786-1787
What group was against Shays rebellion and felt that too much power in the government would lead to tyranny?
Anti-federalists.
What ended up happening to the A.O.C.?
They were removed overall and replaced with the new U.S. constitution.
Was Daniel Shays ¨Rebellion¨ helpful to the making of our present day government?
Yes, it proved that the Articles were not the right fit for us and helped us evolve to present day US.
What MONTH did Shays´ Rebellion begin?
August.