MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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The state governments were unable to replace federal taxes with state taxes that were more fair.
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The federal government was unable to control violent protests without a national military force.
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The federal government was unable to control violent protests without a national military force.
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The state governments were unable to punish the people responsible for the rebellion in a federal court.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shay’s rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the articles of confederation by exposing that the government, Congress, could not form a military or draft because the federal government did not have money due to the fact that they did not have the ability to enforce taxes upon the citizens.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -With the passage of time, weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation became apparent; Congress commanded little respect and no support from state governments anxious to maintain their power. Congress could not raise funds, regulate trade, or conduct foreign policy without the voluntary agreement of the states.