Question

Why was it important that the Constitution gave the federal government the power to "insure domestic tranquility"?
A.
Invasions from Canada were threatening to take western frontiers.
B.
Taxes were so high that the economy began to fail.
C.
Individual states refused to raise militias to keep the peace.
D.
The Confederation Congress had no power to put down rebellions.

Answer 1

D. The Articles of Confederation left the national government no effective power to raise troops or suppress internal uprisings — Shays' Rebellion showed the need for a stronger federal ability to maintain order ("insure domestic tranquility").