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

Shays' Rebellion was a significant uprising that took place in 1786, primarily led by farmer Captain Daniel Shays in response to oppressive economic conditions, particularly high state taxes and aggressive debt collection practices in Massachusetts. Many of the participants were veterans of the Revolutionary War who found themselves in dire financial straits, struggling to maintain their farms under the weight of heavy taxation and the lack of governmental support.

This rebellion highlighted the discontent among rural citizens and underscored the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, making it clear that the federal government needed the authority to maintain order and respond effectively to civil unrest. Shays' Rebellion ultimately contributed to calls for a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 where the current U.S. Constitution was drafted, aiming to address the issues that had fueled the uprising.

Other options refer to different historical events: the Whiskey Rebellion involved farmers protesting against a federal excise tax in the 1790s, the Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation in 1773, and the Siege of Yorktown was a pivotal military engagement during the Revolutionary War. These events, while significant in their own right, are unrelated to the grassroots economic revolt led by Shays in