nce again rebelling because of taxes. The article also talked about important people and leaders such as Daniel Shay, George Washington, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, and James Bowdoin. All of this information we have previously discussed in class and taken notes on.5) This piece of writing is important for us as high school students to learn about because it is extremely informative. Alden T. Vaughan provides incredible insight and knowledge about this specific period in history which was very crucial. The reason it was so important was because it provided the framework to creating the government and nation that we have in the United States today. The paper also provides facts on the post-Revolution conditions especially in Massachusetts and how the revolt began because of taxes. The were an obvious need for a central government and the article showed how specific leaders like Washington and Jefferson stepped up and led the nation to the Continental Congress. Lastly, the importance of learning about this ties into the issue or presidency and the election that just passed. Both back in the 1780’s as well as now there is a large need for not only a strong federal government but for wise and capable leaders as well. So as the future generation of America, it is important for us teenagers to be aware of all these things and hopefully it will make us more knowledgeable for the issues and decisions that lie ahead of us. ...
