As far as I remember, the way how Japanese woodblocked prints reflect the beliefs or customs of the culture is that they brought an idea about transience of life which means that they used one of the Buddhism statements. I am pretty sure it will help you!
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Shay's Rebellion. The public was angry they could not have an official money (such as a bank note or Specie). They also assaulted tax collectors and Congress could not summon a force in time.