Influence

Over time, the Battle of Yorktown influenced the Shays’ Rebellion. The Shays’ Rebellion was a rebellion that occurred because of raising taxes in 1786 lasting until early 1787 (Makos). Before the reformation of national currency in America because of debt from the Revolutionary War, the Shays’ Rebellion was started by Daniel Shays (Makos). The rebellion was started because the soldiers who had fought had not received their money and they charged taxes on farmers indirectly by raising taxes on seeds, fruits, and vegetables (Makos). Some farmers or citizens who could not pay were sent to a prison made for those who were in debt (Makos). Daniel Shays, who was a farmer and had been a leader throughout the war felt he had been discredited and sought rebellion (Makos). On January 25, 1787, over 1,500 men in rage of not receiving their pay, went to an armory and tried to fight against the military (Makos). However, cannons were shot at them and they failed to win and the end of the rebellion was in February 1787 after the leaders who had rebelled against America were put to rebel camps, while some were able to escape. (Makos).