Question

What was the main goal of the participants in Shays Rebellion?

A. To conquer the state militia
B. To overthrow the state government
C. To shut down the courts
D. To receive free land from the government

Answer 1

The answer is C.

The main goal of the participants in Shays Rebellion was to prevent the trial and imprisonment of citizens in debt. The participants where mainly poor farmers that were threatened with the loss of their property and imprisonment. In the summer of 1786, western Massachusetts farmers took direct action against debtors courts.