Revolutionary War Veteran Daniel Shays Led a Mob in a Rebellion

question 94

Multiple Choice

Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays led a mob in a rebellion against the Massachusetts government, with the goal of:

• A) opening up western territories for expansion.
• B) preventing foreclosures on farmers' lands during an economic downturn.
• C) forcing the government to honor citizens' rights, as outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
• D) forcing the national government to give pensions to Revolutionary War veterans during a time of economic turmoil.

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