Benjamin Franklin wrote to the leader that struck up the Riot Act to congratulate him on his handling of this event.
Benjamin Franklin wrote to the leader that struck up the Riot Act to congratulate him on his handling of this event. John Hancock decided to grant a large pardon that only caused Charles Rose and John Bly to be executed. This event co-lead by Luke Day saw a skirmish when a militia led by William Shepherd fired. The person who eventually put down this had previously surrendered to Cornwallis at Charleston. Benjamin Lincoln put down this event which included an attack on the Springfield armory. For 10 points, name this 1780 uprising in Western Massachusetts that showed the true weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Benjamin Franklin wrote to the leader that struck up the Riot Act to congratulate him on his handling of this event.
{Shays}’ Rebellion