Causes of Shay's Rebellion
1) They were rebelling in effect to the debt they had to pay off, yet many of these soldiers had little money.
2) The farmers felt that they risked their life for the Americans yet they are required by Congress to pay off the debt.
3) To prevent foreclosure on their farms, the farmers demanded paper money, but Congress refused their demands, which led to rebellion.
4) The farmers also felt that Congress was just taking advantage of them, by taking away their main source of income.
2) The farmers felt that they risked their life for the Americans yet they are required by Congress to pay off the debt.
3) To prevent foreclosure on their farms, the farmers demanded paper money, but Congress refused their demands, which led to rebellion.
4) The farmers also felt that Congress was just taking advantage of them, by taking away their main source of income.