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

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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.