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Daniel Shays Leads Tax Protests
- Daniel Shays was a former Revolutionary War captain leading protests against high taxes in Massachusetts.
- His group peacefully shut down debtor courts to oppose harsh tax laws and economic injustice.
Springfield Arsenal Shooting
- Farmers marched on Springfield Armory to seize weapons before governor's mercenary army arrived.
- Militia fired cannon grape shot killing four, ending the protests with no return fire from farmers.
Framers Fear Too Much Democracy
- Framers worried about "excess of democracy" and sought to limit ordinary citizens' power in government.
- This distrust led to checks like the Senate and presidential veto to restrain popular influence.