MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
SHAYS REBELLION
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Question
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it was a rebellion against the government
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the rebellion showed the weaknesses of the articles of confederation
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it showed the articles of confederation did not support the ideals of the declaration of independence
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it proved that paying taxes was not important for government
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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: -üShays’ Rebellion showed the leaders of America that the Articles of Confederation were too weak, and a stronger national government was needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Led by veteran Daniel Shays, the rebellion demonstrated the weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles, as it could neither raise the money to pay the veterans nor raise an army to put down the uprising. The national government could not tax citizens directly, only request money from the states.