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What was the cause of Shays’ Rebellion?

A.
Daniel Shays was opposed to the Articles of Confederation and led riots.
B.
Land was not available for new farmers so Daniel Shays led a rebellion against the national government.
C.
British soldiers were attacking farmers in Massachusetts so Daniel Shays led a rebellion against the king.
D.
Riots broke out after Daniel Shays requested help from the state government to keep his farm and was refused

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The correct answer is:

D. Riots broke out after Daniel Shays requested help from the state government to keep his farm and was refused.

Shays' Rebellion was primarily a response to economic injustices faced by farmers in Massachusetts, including high taxes and aggressive debt collection, which many saw as unfair and unmanageable. When the state government did not provide adequate relief, many farmers, led by Daniel Shays, took up arms in protest.