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3. After the American Revolution, the nation suffered an economic depression
Farmers were hit hard
During the war, many farmers borrowed money to purchase land and supplies because it was needed during the conflict
After the end of the war, demand decreased causing the prices of farm products to fall
Farmers unable to pay back loans
States raised taxes
Shays’ Rebellion

4. Unable to repay loans and pay taxes, the courts seized the land of the farmers
Daniel Shays, a Massachusetts farmer and veteran, organized an uprising
Over 1,000 farmers attacked court houses
Federal Government was unable to assist and asked other states to send troops in to stop the rebellion.
States refused
Massachusetts legislature sent the militia in and stopped the rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion

5. Seen as a sign that the Articles of Confederation did not work
May 1787
To prevent further crisis/rebellion, leaders met for a convention in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation
A Call for Revision

6. “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, & as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. Unsuccessful rebellions indeed generally establish the encroachments [violations] on the rights of the people which have produced them. . . It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.” ―Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Madison
January 1787

7. “I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, & as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical. Unsuccessful rebellions indeed generally establish the encroachments [violations] on the rights of the people which have produced them. . . It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.” ―Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Madison
January 1787
Question #1
After learning about Shays’ Rebellion, what do you think Thomas Jefferson meant by this statement?
Ex: After learning about Shays rebellion I believe Thomas Jefferson meant ___________ because _______________.
Question #2
Do you agree or disagree with Thomas Jefferson’s statement? Why?
Ex: I agree/disagree with Thomas Jefferson’s statement about Shays Rebellion because ___________.
Question #3
How did Shays’ Rebellion influence the leaders to change the Articles of Confederation?
Ex: Shays’ Rebellion influenced the leaders to change the Articles of Confederation because __________.