Question

What did Samuel Adams believe should be done with Shays and his followers?


Given a special hearing to address their concerns


Arrested, tried for treason, and executed

Answer 1

Samuel Adams believed that Shays and his followers should be arrested, tried for treason, and executed. Adams viewed the rebellion as a serious threat to the rule of law and order, and he believed that strong measures were necessary to re-establish authority and suppress the insurrection.