Question

1. select the correct answer. which flaw in the government created by the articles of confederation did shayss rebellion make apparent? a. a powerful central government angered citizens. b. too few taxes meant fewer roads and programs for the colonies. c. the government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy. d. the government was unable to remove guns from small militias in the colonies. e. states could trade productively with other countries.

Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government. Shays' Rebellion highlighted the inability of the government under the Articles to maintain order, as it was unable to raise an effective military force (such as dealing with small - scale armed uprisings). The lack of a strong central authority meant it couldn't enforce laws, levy sufficient taxes for public works like roads and programs, and had trouble with national defense and economic policy. The government was indeed unable to remove guns from small militias in the colonies, which was a sign of its weakness. States having trade problems with other countries was also a consequence of the weak central government's inability to negotiate and enforce trade agreements. The main flaw shown by Shays' Rebellion was the government's inability to provide for national defense and economic policy.

Answer:

C. The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy.