"Daniel who led a 1786-87 rebellion" NYT crossword answer is:
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Daniel Shays was a Revolutionary War veteran who led a 1786-87 rebellion in Massachusetts against the state government. The rebellion was in response to oppressive taxation and the lack of economic opportunity for farmers and veterans. Shays and his followers were eventually defeated, but the incident sparked a debate about the need for a stronger federal government and ultimately led to the drafting of the United States Constitution.