Question

What weakness of the Articles of Confederation did Shays' Rebellion expose?
A.

The national economy was vulnerable to civil unrest among indentured servants.

B.

State governments could not raise enough money to pay for necessary services.

C.

The growing strength of the national military endangered the independence of the states.

D.

The country did not have a federal executive to respond quickly to developing crises.

Answer 1

D. The rebellion showed that under the Articles there was no effective federal executive or strong central authority able to respond quickly to internal crises (Congress also lacked power to raise taxes or a national army).