Daniel Shays, a former army captain, led a mob in a rebellion against the Massachusetts government in order to

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Daniel Shays led a rebellion known as Shays' Rebellion in 1786-1787 in order to prevent foreclosures on debt-ridden farm lands. The farmers were struggling to pay off debts and taxes, and the government was unable to provide relief. Shays and his supporters took up arms against the state government, but they were ultimately defeated. The rebellion highlighted the need for a stronger national government and helped pave the way for the drafting of the US Constitution.

Daniel Shays, a Former Army Captain, Led a Mob in a Rebellion