Question

Settlers in the 18th century American backcountry sometimes resorted to violent protest to express their grievances. Analyze the causes and significance of TWO of the following: March of the Paxton Boys, Regular movement, Shays’ Rebellion, Whiskey Rebellion.

Answer 1

The main cause of both Shays' Rebellion and the Whiskey Rebellion were grievances over taxes, which were levied on things like whiskey. People saw this as being similar to British taxation.