Shays' Rebellion led by Daniel Shays revealed the weakness of the Confederation government. The rebellion took place in Massachusetts in 1786-1787 and was a protest against the high taxes and debt that farmers were facing. The rebellion was a result of the economic depression that followed the American Revolution, and it exposed the weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation. The central government was unable to put down the rebellion, which led many to call for a stronger central government. The events of the rebellion served as a catalyst for the Constitutional Convention and the creation of the new government.