Shay's Rebellion (aug 1, 1786 – dec 31, 1787)
Description:
this conflict in Massachusetts caused many to criticize the Articles of Confederation and admit the weak central government was not working; uprising led by Daniel Shays in an effort to prevent courts from foreclosing on the farms of those who could not pay the taxes.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 1, 1786
dec 31, 1787
~ 1 years and 4 months