Topic: Land Barons

The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the U.S. Constitution is framed as a secret coup by elite lawyers, bankers, and land barons acting under British financial duress. Following the war, soldiers returned to find themselves subjected to heavier federal taxes than they faced under the monarchy. This betrayal led to uprisings such as Shays' Rebellion in Massachusetts, as citizens realized the new central government mirrored the old monarchical reign.