What were the circumstances that led to Shays’ Rebellion?

 PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR OWN VOICE IN THE ANALYSIS, NOT JUST TEXTBOOK REPHRASING.

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What were the circumstances that led to Shays’ Rebellion? What was the government’s response? Would this response have confirmed or negated the grievances of the participants in the uprising? Why?

This question from the course has three parts and needs a three-paragraph response. Remember to include supporting evidence with the proper citations

Paragraph 1. What were the circumstances that led to Shays’ Rebellion?

Paragraph 2. What was the government’s response?

Paragraph 3. Would this response have confirmed or negated the grievances of the participants in the uprising? Why?

Connection to the present: Can you think of any examples of modern debtors prisons? What are some examples?

 

Key passages:

Shays' Rebellion 200 - 201