Question
Shays’ Rebellion (1786–1787) exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. What broader conclusion did many Americans draw from the rebellion?(1 point)
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The rebellion convinced Americans that state governments were too strong and unnecessary.
The rebellion convinced Americans that state governments were too strong and unnecessary.
The rebellion suggested that the colonies should return to British rule.
The rebellion suggested that the colonies should return to British rule.
The rebellion proved that the United States no longer needed a national government.
The rebellion proved that the United States no longer needed a national government.
The rebellion showed that the national government needed stronger powers to maintain order.
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The rebellion convinced Americans that state governments were too strong and unnecessary.
The rebellion convinced Americans that state governments were too strong and unnecessary.
The rebellion suggested that the colonies should return to British rule.
The rebellion suggested that the colonies should return to British rule.
The rebellion proved that the United States no longer needed a national government.
The rebellion proved that the United States no longer needed a national government.
The rebellion showed that the national government needed stronger powers to maintain order.
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The broader conclusion that many Americans drew from Shays’ Rebellion was that **the rebellion showed that the national government needed stronger powers to maintain order.** This uprising highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly in terms of the federal government's inability to respond effectively to civil unrest and economic instability.