Apentix/AP US History/Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800)/Question

AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

Shays' Rebellion (1786-1787) demonstrated:

A.The strength of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation

B.The weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation

C.The effectiveness of state militias

D.The loyalty of farmers to the government

Explanation

Core Concept

Shays' Rebellion revealed the inability of the national government under the Articles of Confederation to respond to domestic unrest, motivating the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

Correct Answer

BThe weakness of the national government under the Articles of Confederation

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