3.7: The Farmer and the Fighter: Daniel Shays, Benjamin Lincoln, and the Importance of Shays' Rebellion

Send us Fan MailWhat became known as “Shays' Rebellion” was put down by force, but it opened the eyes of many to the reality that the current government was not working, and it has been used as an anecdote for why the Articles of Confederation were such an inadequate government.  Our task will be to unmask the man behind the protest, as well as the general tasked with putting it down, and ascertain what the true legacy of the movement should be.  In this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook, our first that focuses on transition during this time, we examine Daniel Shays, and Benjamin Lincoln, the farmer and the fighter of Shays’ Rebellion .Key PeopleDaniel ShaysBenjamin LincolnJames MadisonHenry KnoxKey Events/IdeasShays' RebellionPhiladelphia ConventionWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]