MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
CREATING STATE CONSTITUTIONS AFTER THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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Question
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Which is important to understanding Shay’s Rebellion?
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The rebellion was a revolt of farmers against the national government.
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The rebellion emphasized the need for a stronger, central government.
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The rebellion took place before the French Revolution.
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The rebellion was a response to the export of American products to European countries.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Shays’s Rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation and led many-including George Washington-to call for strengthening the federal government in order to put down future uprisings.
Detailed explanation-2: -For many, the rebellion symbolized a fatal weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation. Because Congress had no power to raise money, it could not help the states pay off their war debts, which forced the states to tax their citizens heavily.
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