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Elizabeth's involvement was indirect during the Shays Rebellion. She was a federalist and opposed the policies of James Madison. She wrote journals about her life and the events that happened in her community.

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What seemed most important to Elizabeth was her husband getting home safely. She also wanted the violence to stop.

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She was concerned about her family, faith, and community. She basically just wanted peace for everyone. She feared her husband was going to die.

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Elizabeth witnessed the rebellion through her husband which was in the higher authority. He talked about it and she obviously heard about it through the news and discussions.

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She cared a lot, like she would feed her slaves, clothe her slaves, and treat them when they were sick. She would also work herself to hard instead of hiring someone.

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Elizabeth didn’t support the idea of people who were taking up arms to the states. The Phelps did support the Revolution but shared in common with their friends of the government they were scared of disorderly mobs.

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“it looks Dark as Night, a very great Army is coming from Boston and some are Collecting on the other side. It appears as if nothing but the immediate interposition of providence could prevent blood”

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She wanted a peaceful resolution and was scared for her family.