Question

question 44
1 pts
which event convinced many u.s. citizens that a constitutional convention was necessary?

○ the signing of the declaration of independence

○ shays rebellion

○ the northwest ordinance

○ the american revolution

Explanation:

• The Signing of the Declaration of Independence declared independence from Britain, not related to the need for a Constitutional Convention.
• Shays' Rebellion (1786 - 1787) showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, convincing many that a stronger central government (via Constitutional Convention) was needed.
• The Northwest Ordinance was about governing the Northwest Territory, not about the need for a Constitutional Convention.
• The American Revolution was the war for independence, not the event that spurred the Constitutional Convention.

Answer:

B. Shays' Rebellion