jan 1, 1786 - Shay's Rebellion (1786)

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armed uprising of W Mass debtors; quickly put down; inspired fear of "mob rule" among leading Revolutionaries; Impoverished backcountry farmers (many Rev war veterans) losing farms on mortgage foreclosures/tax delinquencies; Led by Cap't Daniel Shays- veteran of Rev; Demanded that state issue paper $$, lighten taxes, suspend property takeovers; Mass authorities responded w/ drastic action, Supported by contributions from wealthy, had small army; Few skirmishes @ Springfield- 3 Shayites dead, 1 wounded → movement dead; Mass legis passed debtor-relief laws;

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