Question

Which is the BEST description of Shays' Rebellion of 1786-87? A) As Massachusetts settlers along the frontier moved further west, the Wampanoag Indians began attacking frontier settlements. B) Northern factory workers revolted against the government in protest against immigration policies that led to high unemployment. C) Farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of heavy debts and high taxes. D) African-American slaves in Virginia led an armed uprising against their masters in protest against cruel treatment and harsh living conditions. Eliminate

Answer 1

C

Farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of heavy debts and high taxes.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: C) Farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of heavy debts and high taxes.

Shays Rebellion was a rebellion of rural Massachusetts residents who were upset by how the politicians were treating them .