Question

what are three causes of shays rebellion?
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Explanation:

1. Post-Revolutionary War debt burdened Massachusetts farmers, who faced high taxes and court seizures of property for unpaid debts.
2. The weak federal government under the Articles of Confederation lacked the power to address economic crises or provide relief to struggling farmers.
3. Wealthy state elites in Massachusetts refused to implement debt relief policies, worsening economic inequality and resentment among rural communities.

Answer:

1. Severe post-war debt and high property taxes on Massachusetts farmers
2. Lack of federal/state debt relief policies for struggling rural populations
3. Weak central government (under the Articles of Confederation) unable to mitigate economic hardships