Shay’s
Rebellion and the Constitution by Mary Hull, 2000, Excerpts
The people who became
involved in rebellious activity against Massachusetts in the 1780s were mainly
yeoman farmers, craftsmen, and laborers from the central and western counties
and the inland rural areas of Massachusetts. All had suffered from high taxes
and hard times. Quite a few were veterans.
Taverns provided a
means of communication. They had played a vital role in the organization of the
American Revolution, and they continued to be one of the few places where
people could gather and socialize. In Pelham, where Daniel Shays lived, Conkey
Tavern provided a comfortable place for men to meet, get information, and
discuss their problems.
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