MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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a stronger national government was needed.
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the states were doing a great job of self government.
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the rebellion would continue until state laws were changed.
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None of the above
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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: -It demonstrated to them the need for reform in the structure of government under the Articles of Confederation. It led many to change their stance on the U.S. Constitution from federalism to anti-federalism. It caused some to favor a strong executive over a strong legislature.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shay’s Rebellion showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. When the central government couldn’t put down the rebellion, the first stirrings of federalism began to gather strength. The British, of course, did not recognize the Declaration and continued to send troops to contain the rebellion.