One of the key demands of the rebels was that the state legislature issue paper money to help them pay off their debts. They also wanted lower taxes and an end to the practice of imprisonment for debt. In addition, they sought to prevent judges from taking away their lands when they could not make mortgage payments.
To achieve these goals, the rebels took up arms and began seizing courthouses and preventing judges from holding court. They also threatened to march on the state capital, Boston.
The rebellion eventually collapsed after the state government raised a militia and defeated the rebels in battle. However, Shays' Rebellion had a significant impact on the development of the United States. It highlighted the need for a stronger federal government that could address economic problems and prevent future rebellions. The rebellion also led to the adoption of the United States Constitution, which created a stronger central government and established a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.