After the American Revolution farmers throughout Massachusetts (and elsewhere in the newly created United States) were deep in debt and the country experienced a period of high inflation. The Massachusetts Assembly raised taxes in 1786, ignoring these economic realities and this resulted in a farmers rebellion led by Daniel Shays. Farmers took up arms, freed prisoners from _______'s prisons and began to spread the rebellion to other New England states. Shays' rebellion ended after a private army paid for by the Governor of Massachusetts intervened and taxes were reduced.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: debtor
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