Which flaw in the government created by the Articles of Confederation did Shays's Rebellion make apparent? A powerful central go
vernment angered citizens. Too few taxes meant fewer roads and programs for the colonies. The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy. The government was unable to remove guns from small militias in the colonies. States could trade productively with other countries
The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy
Explanation
Articles of confederation was an agreement among the 13 states of the united states of America which served as the first constitution. It served as the written document that established the functions of the national government of US after it declared independence from Great Britain.
Shays Rebellion showed the weakness of the articles of the confederation.The rebellion was fighting against high taxes and also attempted to seize the arms which were stock piled at the spring field armory The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy it gave the most powers to the states and the central government consisted only of the legislature.
Shay's Rebellion made the flaws of the Articles of Confederation apparent when the government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy. The rebellion ultimately showed that the central government was incapable of governing the nation and preventing rebellions such as this.
