Multiple Choice. How did Shays' Rebellion affect the United States?

Question

A) It showed that the British were taking away the people’s natural rights and led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
B) It showed that the British military was too weak to protect the colonists and led to the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
C) It illustrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to the adoption of the Constitution.
D) It illustrated the strengths of the Articles of Confederation and caused George Washington to oppose the Constitution.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: C) It illustrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and contributed to the adoption of the Constitution.

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the inadequacies of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation, particularly its inability to manage economic issues and maintain order, which ultimately led to calls for a stronger central government and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.