Shay's Rebellion (jan 1, 1786 – jan 1, 1787)
Description:
Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising of citizens in Massachusetts after the Revolutionary War. A group of men led by Daniel Shays called the Regulators sought to seize control of the armory in Springfield and then overthrow the government. The rebellion was quashed, but its political impact was significant.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1786
jan 1, 1787
~ 12 months