Multiple choice

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses inherent to the Articles of Confederation, such as

  1. Expansion

  2. Slavery

  3. Industrialization

  4. Taxation

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Shays' Rebellion demonstrated the inability of the federal government under the Articles of Confederation to maintain order, raise an army, or collect taxes to pay off war debts, leading to calls for a stronger central government.