Shay's Rebellion illustrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. This uprising occurred from 1786 to 1787 when farmers in Massachusetts, led by Daniel Shays, protested against oppressive economic conditions and widespread debt. The inability of the federal government under the Articles to effectively respond to the rebellion highlighted its lack of authority and power to maintain order and enforce laws, ultimately leading to calls for a stronger central government and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
What event illustrated the weakness of the Articles of Confederation
The Northwest Ordinance
The Americans winning the Revolutionary War
Native American uprisings
Shay's Rebellion
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