1. American farmers could not pay: high taxes and debts. 2. State officials: responded harshly, enforcing foreclosures and debtor imprisonments. 3. Led by Daniel Shays in 1987: Shays Rebellion erupted against economic injustices. 4. The militia: was called to suppress the rebellion, exposing weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
1. American farmers could not pay: high taxes and debts due to economic hardships and post-Revolutionary War financial burdens.
2. State officials: responded with harsh measures such as foreclosures and imprisonment for debtors, exacerbating the farmers' plight.
3. Led by Daniel Shays in 1987: Shays Rebellion erupted as a protest against economic injustices and the oppressive actions of state authorities.
4. The militia: was called in by the state government to suppress the rebellion, reflecting the challenge of maintaining order and the need for a stronger central government under the Articles of Confederation.
The complete question is:
Cause and effect in each numbered part of the organizer, fill in the blanks as they relate to Shays Rebellion:
1. American farmers could not pay:
2. State officials:
3. Led by Daniel Shays in 1987:
4. The militia: