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Job Shattuck

Definition

Job Shattuck was one of the leaders in Shays’ Rebellion. As a farmer and former soldier himself, he represented discontented farmers in Groton, Massachusetts.

Analogy

Imagine Job Shattuck as a vocal member on your student council who isn't afraid to voice out unpopular opinions or challenge school authorities when he believes something is unfair for students.

Related terms

Groton Riot Act: An act passed after protests led by Job Shattuck which made it illegal for groups larger than twelve people to assemble without permission from local authorities.

Regulator Movement: A movement during late colonial period where citizens took up arms against corrupt colonial officials. Similarities can be drawn between this movement and actions taken by individuals like Job Shattuck during Shay's Rebellion.

Debtors' prison: A type of prison where people who were unable to pay a debt were incarcerated. This was a common fear among farmers like Job Shattuck during the economic crisis post-Revolutionary War.