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Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history

by Mary Hull

Constitutional historyShays' Rebellion, 1786-1787InfluenceJuvenile literatureShays' rebellion, 1786-1787Constitutional history, united statesUnited states, constitution, juvenile literature

Describes the attempted revolt of Massachusetts farmers and yeomen which revealed the instability of the Articles of Confederation and the need for a stronger Constitution.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library