Question

what was one effect of shays rebellion?

Answer 1

farmers were unable to pay the taxes and debts on their farms. the farms then got taken away

Answer 2

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Answer 3

it persuaded many leaders to call for a stronger federal government

Answer 4

One was the preference for the "Virginia Plan" seeking a strong central government. The Constitution of the US was finally ratified and Massachusetts under the new governorship of John Hanwingspan and the reprieve of the Rebels was finally able to achieve a more peaceful and stable form of government.

The cause and effect of Shay's Rebellion were that the farmers were unable to pay the taxes and debts on their farms. The farms were being taken away by congress. They started burning down the courts in Massachusetts. This was a major factor in the creation of the Constitution.