Question

The action by Massachusetts farmers who were protesting debt collections, foreclosures, and taxes and which raised concern among wealthy property holders over the inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation to quell internal disorders is called __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "E": Shays' Rebellion.

Explanation:

Named after American Revolutionary War Captain Daniel Shays (1747-1825), the Shay's Rebellion was a series of violent events that took place in Massachusetts during the 1786 and 1787 as a result of the rebellion of ex-Revolutionary War soldiers who turned against the policies of that state on property foreclosures and economics. Eventually, the rebellion was controlled by military troops and led the to Constitutional Convention (1787) where George Washington (1789-1799) was elected as the first U.S. president.

Answer 2

Answer:

Shay's rebellion

Explanation:

Shay's rebellion occurred in 1786 and was led by a former army captain, Daniel Shay.

The rebellion was a form of protest against government policies such as foreclosure of farmlands, debt payments and taxes.

The rebellion, along with some other events occurring at the time raised doubts about the Articles of Confederation and its ability to protect the Republic.