Daniel Shays

Significance
Daniel Shays was a captain in the Continental Army and is known as one of the leaders of Shays' Rebellion, which took place from 1786 to 1787. This was the first armed rebellion in America. Problems began when farmers weren't being well represented -- bad harvests, economic depression, and high taxes were putting famers in debt, and later jail when they could not pay. This angered many people, and the farmers began to revolt. It was never a serious threat to the stability of the U.S., but incited the rewriting of the Articles of Confederation into the Constitution.

Skills
Proactive

Special Awards
Rebel Rouser Award

Big Brother Award