Consider the following sequence of historical milestones in - GED Prep
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Consider the following sequence of historical milestones in the nascent American republic:
- 1781: Approval of the Articles of Confederation
- 1786–1787: Outbreak of Shay’s Rebellion
- 1788: Approval of the US Constitution
- 1789: Inauguration of George Washington as President
The following passage is an excerpt from a letter penned by George Washington to the Secretary of War, Henry Knox, regarding Shay’s rebellion, a revolt in western Massachusetts, in 1787: “When the government retreats, or fails to enforce its laws; new strategies will be exhibited by the rebels—chaos and disorder must ensue… for if anyone had predicted to me three years ago that I would witness such a significant rebellion against the laws… that we ourselves created… I would have considered him… a suitable candidate for an asylum.”
Which of the following assertions most accurately characterizes the influence Shay’s Rebellion exerted on the American government?
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Explanation
Shay’s Rebellion revealed the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation. The articles had established a central government that was too weak to effectively handle rebellions. The rebellion underscored the necessity for a new governmental structure, leading to the approval of the US Constitution and the establishment of a more robust central government.
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