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Shays' Rebellion
In the summer of 1786, the first major armed uprising in the newly formed United States began. Shays' Rebellion was a conflict over debt and taxes that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: The First National Government Part 5: Shays' Rebellion
Angry farmers led by Daniel Shays led an armed rebellion in Massachusetts. Find out why on today's podcast.