The Shays insurgents claimed they were fighting for liberty as they did in the Revolution while the governor and other political leaders saw it as tyranny. The political leaders saw this as a threat to government and to the security of life and liberty. Additionally, there were former veterans fighting on both sides. Thomas Jefferson, while away in France, thought that "a little rebellion now and then is a good thing". He thought it was necessary for the health of the government. (Actual answer)
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Is this a statement or a question?
Answer: Reducing the powers of self-government in Massachusetts.
Explanation:
As a response to the economic damage infringed on Britain by the Tea Party incident in Boston, in 1774, Boston's port was closed down indefinitely until the King declared otherwise. Furthermore, British soldiers were deployed in order to enact the measure and the seat of government was to be moved to Salem, further decreasing Boston's importance with the Royal Navy patroling Boston's harbour.
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The Europeans reinforced the idea that citizens could have little or no say in the government.
