Shays’ Rebellion and Whiskey Rebellion
Shays’ Rebellion (1786) and the Whiskey Rebellion (1791–1794) were pivotal uprisings that exposed weaknesses in early American governance. Both revolts arose from economic hardship, high taxation, and dissatisfaction with governmental authority. Shays’ Rebellion revealed the failures of the Articles of Confederation, prompting the creation of the U.S. Constitution, while the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated the new federal government’s power to enforce its laws. Together, they shaped the evolution of American democracy and federal authority.
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Thomas, D. (2021). The Constitutional Convention of 1787: A reference guide by Stuart Leibiger. Journal of the Early Republic, 41(4), 663-665.
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StudyCorgi. (2025, November 10). Shays’ Rebellion and Whiskey Rebellion. https://studycorgi.video/shays-rebellion-and-whiskey-rebellion/