Explore what the 13 Colonies began experimenting with after declaring independence from England. Understand the work of art behind what went into establishing Massachusetts State Constitution including guidelines for holding public office. Learn how John Hancock went about getting elected Massachusetts Governor come late 1780. Discover which two issues dominated his time in office. Agree if many states including Massachusetts had gone about imposing heavy taxes to pay while war with England still took place. Find out how just how many Massachusetts towns were late on their tax payments come year 1783 including where economic hardships got felt the hardest. Learn who succeeds John Hancock as governor come May 27, 1785, including whether or not the successor helps out those needing economic assistance. Get introduced to Revolutionary War Veteran Daniel Shays including his resume service. Discover what Shays and other officers got presented with per recognition of their military service. Learn what happens to Shays not long after getting discharged from Continental Army. Go behind the scenes and get a timeline of events between late August 1786 into late January 1787 which involved Daniel Shays’ presence. Learn how John Hancock ascended back into the governorship post including his handling of uprising incident involving Daniel Shays.
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