An uprising led by former Revolutionary War captain Daniel Shays in Massachusetts between 1786-1787, protesting against high taxes and stringent economic conditions.
Think of Shay's Rebellion as a group of customers in a restaurant who are upset because the prices on the menu (taxes) are too high and they're not getting enough food (economic hardship). They stage a protest to demand changes.
Articles of Confederation: The first constitution of the United States that was perceived as weak due to events like Shay's Rebellion.
Whiskey Rebellion: A similar uprising in 1794 where farmers in Pennsylvania protested against a federal tax on whiskey.
Constitutional Convention: This was a meeting held in 1787 to address problems with the Articles of Confederation. Shay's Rebellion was one factor that led to this convention.
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