3.7: The Farmer and the Fighter: Daniel Shays, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Importance of Shays' Rebellion

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What became known as “Shays' Rebellion” was put down by force, but it opened the eyes of many to the reality that the current government was not working, and it has been used as an anecdote for why the Articles of Confederation were such an inadequate government.  Our task will be to unmask the man behind the protest, as well as the general tasked with putting it down, and ascertain what the true legacy of the movement should be.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our first that focuses on transition during this time, we examine Daniel Shays, and Benjamin Lincoln, the farmer and the fighter of Shays’ Rebellion .

Key People
Daniel Shays
Benjamin Lincoln
James Madison
Henry Knox

Key Events/Ideas
Shays' Rebellion
Philadelphia Convention

The third season of History: Beyond the Textbook focuses on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Crucial Years" of 1783-1790, and runs from October 8-December 24. Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," and Season Two, "America's Revolution," wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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