Shays’ Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of government under the Articles of Confederation primarily because it represented the lack of control and power of a strong central government. The rebellion highlighted the inability of the national government to raise an army or respond effectively to civil unrest, indicating that a stronger central authority was necessary to maintain order and protect citizens' rights.
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How did Shays’ Rebellion reveal the weaknesses of government under the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
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It showed how powerful the states were in regards to funding their own military.
It showed how powerful the states were in regards to funding their own military.
It allowed the states to solve disputes on their own without the direction of government.
It allowed the states to solve disputes on their own without the direction of government.
It represented the lack of control and power of a strong central government.
It represented the lack of control and power of a strong central government.
It created less need for a strong central government to fund and protect the state.
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