The Articles of Confederation (AOC) proved to be ineffective in governing the United States, as demonstrated by events like Shay’s Rebellion, the inability of Congress to enforce laws, and states issuing their own currency to pay debts. (R) Shay’s Rebellion highlighted the government's weakness when a group of farmers revolted against oppressive taxes and the lack of economic support, showing that the central government could not maintain order. (A) Furthermore, Congress lacked the power to compel states to obey federal laws, undermining its authority and creating a lack of uniformity in governance. (C) Additionally, states printing their own money led to economic instability and confusion, as people couldn’t rely on a common currency. (E) These significant issues underscored the need for a stronger national framework, ultimately leading to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, which aimed to create a more effective and cohesive federal government.
the AOC were supposed to help governed the United States and make the states feel more secure, but they didn’t work out as planned. In 4-5 sentences, explain how Shay’s Rebellion, Congress not being able to make states follow laws, and states make their own money to pay debts, showed that the Articles were weak. How did these problems lead to creating the constitution?
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