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Shays' Rebellion took place in 1786 in Massachusetts due to post-war depression, economic problems, lack of hard currency, and harsh government policies. The main outcome was hopes for solving the state's debt problems.
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Why did Shayss Rebellion alarm Americans?
Shay's Rebellion alarmed the government because they were afraid a civil war would erupt. Protesters prevented some courts from sitting.
Who was an angry farmer who led a rebellion of other angry farmers against the government?
Nathaniel Bacon? I second it, Bacon led this rebellion. :)
Who was the leader of the slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831?
Nat Turner led the 1831 slave rebellion in Virginia. It was also known as the Southampton Rebellion.
Who led a farmer's rebellion over state taxes?
Daniel shays
Who was governor of Jamestown at the time of Bacon's Rebellion?
Willliam Berkeley was governor of the Virginia colony during the rebellion led by Nathaniel Bacon.
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