What event was led by Captain Daniel Shays against high state taxes in 1786?

Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising that took place in 1786 and was led by Captain Daniel Shays, a former soldier in the Continental Army. The rebellion was primarily a response to economic injustices, particularly high state taxes and the lack of government intervention to alleviate the financial struggles faced by farmers in Massachusetts, many of whom were facing foreclosure on their lands.

The protestors, including many veterans who had fought in the Revolutionary War, sought to address grievances over economic conditions and oppressive government policies. Shays and his followers attempted to seize armories and march against the government to demand changes. This event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation—a central government that lacked the authority to effectively deal with domestic unrest and economic instability. Shays' Rebellion thus underscored the need for a stronger national government, which eventually contributed to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.

The other events listed do not relate to the specific economic grievances and circumstances of Shays' Rebellion. The Whiskey Rebellion, for example, happened later in the 1790s and involved farmers resisting a federal tax on whiskey. The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation in the lead-up to the American Revolution