Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Shays Rebellion

In August of 1786, Shays Rebellion was formed in Massachusetts. Shays rebellion was named after Daniel Shays. Daniel Shays was a veteran of the American History, now, he is one of the Rebellion Leaders. Shays was upset because he discovered that his fellow veterans and farmers had not been paid for fighting in the Revolutionary War. He was also upset about the Constitution because his petitions to congress didn't work. His rebel went against the government to put an end to farmers debt, and because he didn't get paid for serving in the Army. The impact on Shays Rebellion in American History is, that it led to the U.S Constitution. Also, they protested and organized an armed force. They protested to shut down county courts to stop Economic Depression, Aggressive Tax, and Debt Collection. Shays Rebellion ended in June of 1787. The Rebellion got crushed, an the problems linked to Articles of Confederation.



Friday, February 1, 2013

Sons&Daughters of Liberty

Daughters Of Liberty:
The Daughters of Liberty, is a successful Colonial American group. Some of their names are, Abigail Adams and Deborah Franklin. They were founded in 1765-1766 in Boston New York. What the Daughters of Liberty do is, they showed their loyalty by boycotting. They made homespun clothing and other goods. The Daughters of Liberty were very important to colonies. They grouped up with the Sons of Liberty and went to protest and boycott. The Sons of Liberty inspired the Daughters of Liberty and they got the daughters got their names from the sons.They joined the support to condemn British importation. They formed in response to the Stamp Act, to protest against it. The Daughters of Liberty were important because of many reasons. They supported the boycott of tea. They got the Sugar Act and the Stamp Act removed. The Sons and Daughters both protested against the Tea Act, the Sugar Act, and Stamp Act and they boycotted British Goods. The Sons and Daughters were recognized as Patriotic Heroines for their success.

Sons of Liberty:
The Sons of Liberty were the leading men of Boston. They were a group of Patriots. Before they got the name "Sons of Liberty," they were known as "The Loyal Nine." They were a Pre-revolutionary secret organization. Some of their names were- Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, John Hancock, and William Pitt. They were founded in 1765 in Boston, New York. What the Sons of Liberty did was they helped Rally Support for Patriot cause. They often erected "Liberty Poles" to show their feelings. When the American Revolution began, the Sons of Liberty formed into other groups. They grouped up with the Daughters of Liberty and went to protest and boycott. The Sons of Liberty had secret Clubs. The Sons of Liberty were important because of many reasons. They boycotted British Goods and Protested against the Tea Act, the Sugar Act, and the Stamp Act. They opposed to the Stamp Act. The Sons of Liberty also, caused the rebellion during the Townshend Act.