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Why did the farmers rebel?
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Becuase the government was making them pay off debts and taxes.
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Why did Shay's rebellion close down court houses?
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The Farmers closed down the court houses becuase they don't have to be thrown in jail and their land can't be taken away.
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What was the biggest weakeness of the American Government?
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They thought the government had too much power
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Who was the leader of Shay's rebellion?
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Daniel Shay
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What were the rebellions called?
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The Shaysites
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Where did the shaysites close down the court houses?
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Springfield, North Hampton, Concord, and Worcester
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Where did the shaysites first gather?
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At Conney's Tavern
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Who created an army to take down the shaysites?
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The govenor of Boston
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How many shaysites did the army kill/injury?
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4 killed, 20 injured
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Did Shay win the battle?
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No
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What happened to Shay and his men after the battle?
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Got captured, got killed, or were thrown in jail
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When did Daniel Shay start his army?
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1786
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