Question

Which option explains the significance of Shays’s Rebellion in relationship to the development of the Constitution?

Answer 1

The answer is choice B.

Shay's Rebellion proved the federal government's inability to protect citizens under the Articles of Confederation.  This led to a strengthening of the power of the federal government when the Constitution was written up.

Answer 2

B. The conflict led United States representatives to doubt the power of the Articles of Confederation in ensuring national security. 

The Rebellion led to a stronger bond between the states under a national government, which would have the power to call all the states together to help each other.


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