Which event marked a significant protest against economic policies affecting farmers post-Revolution?

Shays' Rebellion was a significant protest against economic policies that disproportionately affected farmers, particularly in New England, shortly after the American Revolution. This uprising, which took place in 1786-1787, was driven by discontent among impoverished farmers who struggled with high taxes and debts. Many of these farmers were war veterans who felt betrayed by the government, which they believed failed to address their economic hardships. As property foreclosures increased, the farmers, led by Daniel Shays, took to arms to demand debt relief and the cessation of foreclosures.

The rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and highlighted the need for a stronger federal government capable of addressing such economic grievances and maintaining social order. The uprising ultimately served as a catalyst for the Constitutional Convention, leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, which aimed to create a more robust government structure capable of handling such unrest.

In contrast, the Boston Tea Party was more focused on taxation without representation and British colonial policies, not directly related to farmers' economic issues. The Whiskey Rebellion involved distillers in Pennsylvania objecting to a federal tax on whiskey, which did relate to some agricultural interests, but it was not as widespread or significant concerning farmers broadly