Question

Which is the BEST description of Shays' Rebellion of 1786-87?
A) As Massachusetts settlers along the frontier moved further west, the Wampanoag Indians began attacking frontier settlements.
B) Northern factory workers revolted against the government in protest against immigration policies that led to high unemployment.
C) Farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of heavy debts and high taxes.
D) African-American slaves in Virginia led an armed uprising against their masters in protest against cruel treatment and harsh living conditions.

Answer 1

the answer will be c 

Answer 2

Answer

Farmers, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans, rebelled against the Massachusetts government because of heavy debts and high taxes.

Explanation

Daniel Shays  was Revolutionary war veteran who began the rebellion by taking over the court of common pleas.His main aim was to prevent the trial and imprisonment of debt-ridden citizen.His protests included many poor farmers and war veterans who attempted to shut down the state's courts in protest at the debt burden on veterans and high taxes on farmers by the Massachusetts government.