Listen "Springfield Armory"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we delve into the dramatic events of Shays’ Rebellion and the pivotal Battle at Springfield Armory on January 25, 1787.
Explore the desperate struggle of Massachusetts farmers and war veterans fighting against crushing debt, oppressive taxes, and an indifferent government. Led by Daniel Shays, the rebels sought to seize the federal armory, only to face devastating resistance from state militia under General William Shepard.
We’ll examine the rebellion’s roots, its violent climax, and its lasting impact on shaping the U.S. Constitution.
This is the story of a young nation at a crossroads, grappling with liberty and order.
Explore the desperate struggle of Massachusetts farmers and war veterans fighting against crushing debt, oppressive taxes, and an indifferent government. Led by Daniel Shays, the rebels sought to seize the federal armory, only to face devastating resistance from state militia under General William Shepard.
We’ll examine the rebellion’s roots, its violent climax, and its lasting impact on shaping the U.S. Constitution.
This is the story of a young nation at a crossroads, grappling with liberty and order.
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