This rebellion occurred in January 1787 when a group of ex-Revolutionary War soldiers, fearful of losing their property to creditors and tax collectors, forcibly prevented the courses in western Massachusetts from sitting.

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The description matches the events of Shays's Rebellion, which took place in western Massachusetts in January 1787. The rebellion was led by ex-Revolutionary War soldiers who were concerned about losing their property to debt collectors and tax authorities. They prevented the state courts from sitting by force. The rebellion was eventually put down by the Massachusetts militia.

This Rebellion Occurred in January 1787 When a Group of Ex-Revolutionary