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'''Shays' Rebellion''' was an uprising in [[Massachusetts]] in 1786-87 led by former [[American Revolutionary War]] veteran [[Daniel Shays]].  It was in response to extreme debt and taxation, which was landing many farmers in jail and their land was being seized.  Eventually, after a slow response, the state militia put down the rebellion, with many of the survivors fleeing to [[Vermont]].
 
'''Shays' Rebellion''' was an uprising in [[Massachusetts]] in 1786-87 led by former [[American Revolutionary War]] veteran [[Daniel Shays]].  It was in response to extreme debt and taxation, which was landing many farmers in jail and their land was being seized.  Eventually, after a slow response, the state militia put down the rebellion, with many of the survivors fleeing to [[Vermont]].
  
 
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Shays' mob in possession of a courthouse

Shays' Rebellion was an uprising in Massachusetts in 1786-87 led by former American Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays. It was in response to extreme debt and taxation, which was landing many farmers in jail and their land was being seized. Eventually, after a slow response, the state militia put down the rebellion, with many of the survivors fleeing to Vermont.