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“A spirit of insurrection has infected the people of Massachusetts... They complain of heavy taxes and unfair laws. They have taken up arms and shut down courts. Can our federal government offer no assistance?”
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
How did Shays’ Rebellion influence the development of the U.S. Constitution?
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It convinced leaders that a monarchy was necessary
It demonstrated the need fora stronger central government
It caused Massachusetts to secede from the Union
It led to the creation of a national police force
— Letter from George Washington, 1786
How did Shays’ Rebellion influence the development of the U.S. Constitution?
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1 point
It convinced leaders that a monarchy was necessary
It demonstrated the need fora stronger central government
It caused Massachusetts to secede from the Union
It led to the creation of a national police force
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Shays’ Rebellion demonstrated the need for a stronger central government. The uprising highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly the inability of the federal government to maintain order or provide for public safety. This unrest contributed to the push for a new Constitution that would create a more robust federal structure capable of addressing such challenges.