One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was

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A the Articles gave too much power to the national government.the Articles gave too much power to the national government.

B the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles.the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles.

C small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation.small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation.

D Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

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D Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Shay's Rebellion, which took place in the late 1780s, was a significant event that illustrated the inability of the national government under the Articles of Confederation to maintain order and manage economic distress. This uprising highlighted the need for a stronger federal government and contributed to the eventual drafting and adoption of the U.S. Constitution.