Answer: The rebels were mostly ex-Revolutionary War soldiers-turned farmers who opposed state economic policies causing poverty and property foreclosures. The rebellion was named after Daniel Shays, a farmer and former soldier who fought at Bunker Hill and was one of several leaders of the insurrection. What Caused Shays' Rebellion?
It occurred because it was cheaper and businesses could retain more money and underpay their workers. The practical reasons are that children are faster, they can fit into smaller spaces and are more controlled.
