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A Short History of the United States

CHAPTER 17
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In one state, indeed, no one could vote who would not receive paper money.
[Illustration: STATE STREET, BOSTON, ABOUT 1790.

The Boston Massacre occurred near where the two-horse wagon stands.] [Sidenote: Disorder in Massachusetts.] 173.

Shays's Rebellion, 1786-87 .-- In Massachusetts, especially, the discontent was very great.

The people were angry with the judges for sending men to prison who did not pay their debts.

Crowds of armed men visited the judges and compelled them to close the courts.


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