What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?

A) Shays and his supporters did not accept the relief measures provided by the state.

B) Farmers were frustrated that Congress could not regulate interstate commerce.

C) Shays and his supporters were angry that the import amendment did not pass.

D) Farmers feared the loss of their crops, livestock, and farms to foreclosure.

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Peter Hebert

24 February, 13:23

What was the cause of Shays' Rebellion?

A) Shays and his supporters did not accept the relief measures provided by the state.

B) Farmers were frustrated that Congress could not regulate interstate commerce.

C) Shays and his supporters were angry that the import amendment did not pass.

D) Farmers feared the loss of their crops, livestock, and farms to foreclosure.

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Carl Sanford · Answer 1

Generally speaking, the cause of Shay's Rebellion was that " B) Farmers were frustrated that Congress could not regulate interstate commerce" although it had far more to do with protests over taxation.