Shays' Rebellion
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| Caused by | Political corruption |
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| cronyism | |
| Goals | Reform of state government, later its overthrow |
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| ID | 963138 |
About Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising in Massachusetts in opposition to the state government's increased efforts to collect taxes both on individuals and their trades; the fight took place mostly in and around Springfield during 1786 and 1787.