Effects Of Shays Rebellion

The government is what controls everything in the US. But, the Government is not always correct when making rules and regulations. Not everyone likes the rules that the Government makes, so people form rebellions against the government. Rebellions have been going on since the Government started and still today. Some of these rebellions made people heroes, like Daniel shays’ Rebellion. Some examples of why shays was looked at as a hero are, unpaid work in the military, rebellion for taxes, and then what was the outcome of this rebellion.

Shays was a part of the military in the American revolution. He was an excellent soldier but was not paid by the government. For instance, “He was involved in the Boston Campaign and fought at the Battle of

Even though shays men were defeated by James Bowdin, it still affected the lives of people after the war. The Article states” Shays’ rebellion demonstrated the high degree of internal conflict lurking beneath the surface of post-Revolutionary life. National leaders felt compelled to act to put an end to such popular actions that took place beyond the bounds of the law.”(Daniel Shays - Patriot or Traitor). Sheys’ rebellion has convinced others to fight for what's right and never give up hope. It also has told people to fight for what they believe is right. Some people may argue that rebellion is against the government and may disrupt society. But like Thomas Jefferson said, “A little rebellion not and then is a good thing.” What he means is that the government is not always correct, but when it is wrong, the people have to rebel and make it right. In this case, Shay rebels against the government for what he believes is right, which is that the farmers shouldn’t be taxed because they have helped the country in war. He is viewed as a hero because of the way he is fighting against the government for the justice of his people. Other people look at him as a hero and start their own rebellion for what's right. For instance, “The debtors’ discontent was widespread and similar actions occurred on an smaller scale, Maine, Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania among others places.” (Daniel Shays - Patriot or Traitor). He is not only viewed as a hero in his home place and by his friends, but in other parts of the country as