1786

Shays’ Rebellion begins, highlighting the need for replacement of the Articles of Confederation. Nathaniel Gorham proposes the establishment of a monarchy. Anti-British sentiment in the United States eliminates Prince Frederick from the running. Baron von Steuben nominates Prince Henry I Hohenzollern of his native Prussia. Gorham enlists the help of Alexander Hamilton, who uses his influence to garner political support for the idea and begins to use the printing press to sway public opinion, while Baron von Steuben personally is sent to deliver the proposal to Prince Henry.