What punishment did shay and the rebels receive?

Shays' Rebellion, led by Daniel Shays and other discontented farmers in 1786-1787, was met with a military response from the Massachusetts government. After the rebellion was suppressed, most of the rebels faced no severe punishment; however, some leaders, including Shay, were initially sentenced to death. Ultimately, many of the participants were pardoned or received lenient penalties due to the political climate and the desire for stability. The rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to calls for a stronger federal government.