The causes of the revolt, which became known as Shays Rebellion was money - or the lack of money. The American Revolutionary War had resulted in massive War Debts. The Continental Congress and state governments imposed a Poll tax to pay for the Revolutionary War debts
This resulted in an increase in the transformation of
communities due to the influx of new immigrants many of whom were at an age
where they are about to establish their own independence and make their own
mark in their new home.
