29 Aug 1786 Jahr - Shays's Rebellion (1786-1787)

Beschreibung:

Massachusetts taxes citizens (huge debt after war and Articles can't tax)
The greatest challenge to the strength of the Articles
Citizens (mostly farmers) grow angry
Daniel Shays leads strong and violent uprising that people think might overthrow the state government
Shays lost
Led to federal government and democracy
Brought George Washington out of retirement