Asked by Rebecca Honda on Jun 10, 2024
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Shays's Rebellion was an attempt to
A) prevent the state of Massachusetts from foreclosing on the lands of debt-ridden farmers.
B) invade New England by royalists from Canada.
C) bring a Georgian slave revolt to Virginia.
D) force the British government to rescind the Tea Act.
Shays's Rebellion
An armed uprising in 1786-1787 by American farmers against state and local enforcement of tax collections and judgments for debt.
Foreclosing
The legal process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to the borrower's failure to make mortgage payments.
Debt-ridden Farmers
Agricultural workers who carry a significant amount of debt, often due to loans for land, equipment, or seeds.
- Comprehend the pivotal importance of significant historical milestones and individuals in the development of the United States Constitution.
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Md. Iftekhar RahmanJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Shays's Rebellion was a response to the economic struggles faced by farmers in Massachusetts who were facing foreclosure on their lands due to debts. Led by Daniel Shays, a group of farmers rebelled against the state government in protest of high taxes and lack of representation. The rebellion was ultimately unsuccessful, but it highlighted the need for stronger central government and led to the drafting of the Constitution. The other choices are not relevant to Shays's Rebellion.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the pivotal importance of significant historical milestones and individuals in the development of the United States Constitution.