Shay's Rebellion: A How-To Manual.
Deprive people of means of subsistence.
Raise taxes.
Pass laws to authorize property seizure for nonpayment of taxes, which means depriving them of the vote.
Send in the militia to fight them.
Repeat as necessary.
Advanced Techniques:
May be preceded with requiring people to do public service, as in serving in the army.
Do not pay promised wages for services rendered.