mar 4, 1786 - Shay’s Rebellion
Description:
Rebellion of farmers in debt in MA (1786-1787)Protested farm foreclosures, attacked court houses
Used similar tactist to protests of the 1760s and 1770s
Demonstrated to many that a stronger nat govt was needed
Lasted months bc there was no govt to quell it → better econ policies and stronger govt needed
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1786
Now
~ 238 years ago
