Shays Rebellion

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Shays Rebellion
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Economic Situation

• Country in depression
• Personal debts causes tension
• States trying to pay off debt from war

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States Solution

• Print paper
• Some states (Mass.) raise taxes to pay off debt

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Peoples Response

• Daniel Shays organizes protestors
• Attack arsenal at Springfield, Mass.
• Rebellion put down

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Importance of Rebellion

• Shows attitude of people
• Shows weaknesses of Articles of Confederation

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Other General Problems

• Congress bankrupt
• Foreign Problems
• Ships attacked by pirates