The Rebellious History of America, Part 2: Rebellions Under the Articles of Confederation

The greatest rebellion in colonial America was the Revolution that secured the independence of the united States of America from Great Britain.   The lowercase "united" in the preceding sentence is deliberate as this was how it was rendered in the Declaration of Independence which also stated:

That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do.

The Rebellious History of America, Part 1: Rebellions During the Colonial Era

Most who are familiar with American history know that America was born of a rebellious spirit that led to a successful revolution against Great Britain.  They are also aware that less than eighty years after American independence was recognized by the Treaty of Paris, a bloody struggle known as the War Between the States in the South and the American Civil War in other venues changed the shape of the nation.  However, with the exceptions of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, which were precursors to the Revolution, many are unaware of the many rebellions that have occurred in America.