Week 10 Hybrid Homework
History 1301
The Early Republic I
- Describe the realities of the Early Republic that led to rebellions breaking out across most of the newly formed states. Be sure to consider human needs versus the priorities of the new political
- Shays Rebellion: Daniel Shays and the men who mobilized behind him took up arms and occupied courthouses out of desperation, a sense of injustice, and a sense of betrayal.
- What was the nature of the desperation experienced by Shays and the thousands of rebels who mobilized behind him?
- Why did they feel betrayed?
- How did the new political class of lawyers, merchants, and bankers respond to the
petitions made by Shays and his men and their acts of non-violent resistance? - What ultimately compelled Massachusetts officials to show leniency toward Shays and his rebels?
