History of the United States I / Unit 7 USH1 0924 short lesson, about 20 seconds
What Shays' Rebellion Convinced Them Of
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The idea
To men of property, mostly conservative Whigs, the rising strongly suggested the republic was falling into anarchy and chaos.
In practice
Twelve other states facing similar difficulties, which made it look like a democratic impulse driving the population.
Where people slip
It convinced George Washington to come out of retirement and lead the convention Hamilton had called.
Your place on the trail
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