Shays' Rebellion (aug 31, 1786 – jun 30, 1787)
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Date August 31, 1786 – June 1787
Location Western Massachusetts, U.S.
Caused by Economic policy
Aggressive tax and debt collection
Political corruption and cronyism
Goals Reform of state government, later its overthrow
Methods Direct action to close courts; then military organization in attempt to capture the U.S. arsenal at the Springfield Armory
Resulted in Rebellion crushed, and problems of Federal authority linked to the Articles of Confederation spur U.S. Constitutional Convention
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shays%27_Rebellion
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