Final answer:
Shays' Rebellion was caused by heavy debt and high taxes faced by western Massachusetts farmers. The rebellion had lasting effects and led to the calling of a constitutional convention.
Step-by-step explanation:
Causes of Shays' Rebellion:
Heavy debt and high taxes faced by western Massachusetts farmers due to unpaid taxes during the Revolution and onerous new taxes imposed by Massachusetts government
Effects of Shays' Rebellion:
Impetus for calling a constitutional convention to deal with similar insurgencies and provide greater stability in the United States
Convinced George Washington to come out of retirement and lead the convention