Positive Effects Of Shays Rebellion

According to the article, Shay’s rebellion was an attack on local enforcement of tax collections by American farmers. The most serious rebellion happened in Massachusetts. This place was plagued by economic depression, poor harvest, and higher tax collections. The name of rebellion is also the name of its leader. Daniel Shays, a former officer of the Continental army. The rebels aimed to attack at Springfield courthouse, to stop the supreme judicial court from being there. They harassed merchants and officers of the state government. In order to fight the militia, which led by General Lincoln, Shays will need more weapons. As soon as Shay learned about the military’s arrival, he planned a surprise attack on the Federal arsenal in Springfield. …show more content…
They thought they might lose their properties to creditors. These men have tried to petition for lower tax and that did not work out very well. And so they came up with the idea of resistance. General Shepard’s intention was not very clear, but it was a positive sign. He wanted to avoid bloodshed and at the same time wanted to protect weapons at all cost. Shepard ordered his men to convince Shays to abandon his advancement. When the rebels nearly approach, Shepard commanded his artillery to fire. This action has stopped the rebellion. However, three men were killed instantly and several were wounded. The Shay’s rebellion has had a positive effect on the colonies, and especially on the poor. Goverment has worked to reduce taxes and allow poor farmers to pay their debts. The rebellion suggested about the importance of a strong