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  1. History Lessons
  2. U.S. History
  3. Revolutionary War and Early U.S.
  4. Shays' Rebellion
Topic: U.S. History
Time Period: Revolutionary War and Early U.S.

Shays' Rebellion

Shays' Rebellion is often regarded as the event that led Americans to want a stronger central government, but the story is not so simple. Opinions on the rebellion and the power of government varied, often along class lines. In this lesson, students will gain a more nuanced understanding of how Americans reacted to Shays' Rebellion by analyzing a textbook account and a letter by Thomas Jefferson.

Image: Illustration of Daniel Shays and Job Shattuck from a 1787 almanac. From the Wikimedia Commons.

Image: Illustration of Daniel Shays and Job Shattuck from a 1787 almanac. From the Wikimedia Commons.

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