Question

1. what did shays rebellion show about the government under the articles of confederation? (shays rebellion and the need for change)

Explanation:

Shays' Rebellion was an armed uprising in 1786 - 1787 by farmers in Massachusetts. It showed the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation. The central government lacked the power to raise an army to quell the rebellion, highlighting issues like lack of strong executive power, inability to levy taxes effectively for military and other needs, and overall inefficiency in maintaining law and order. The Articles of Confederation created a weak central government with most power in the hands of the states, and Shays' Rebellion underscored the need for a stronger central government.

Answer:

Shays' Rebellion showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was weak. It lacked the power to effectively deal with internal unrest, such as raising an army to put down the rebellion, and had difficulties in areas like taxation and maintaining law - and - order, indicating the need for a stronger central government.