Shays Rebellion
... As a result, an uprising publicly known as “Shays’s Rebellion” fired within the depths of Western Massachusetts. Lead by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays, the agitators demanded cheaper paper money, lower taxes, and a suspension of the creditors (property takeovers). ... In reaction to the movement, many felt that the rebellion was an example of majority in tyranny, and created discontent with the weak central government under the Articles of Confederation.