Question

What weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation come to light during shays’ Rebellion?

Answer 1

Shay's rebellion exposed the weaknesses in the articles of confederation by exposing that the government, Congress, could not form a military or draft because the federal government did not have money due to the fact that they did not have the ability to enforce taxes upon the citizens.

Explanation:

Shay’s rebellion was started by poorer members of the society who did not agree with the new terms of the state government. The new tax scheme imposed on the individual and their trades led to Shay’s rebellion.

The Articles of Confederation was created by Second Continental Congress in United States of America. The Articles of Confederation was proposed to create the confederation and plan the structure of the new government.