Question

What event exposed the U.S. government's weaknesses and led to writing a new constitution?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C, outbreak of Shays’s Rebellion , is the right answer.

Explanation:

By 1786 the United States was severe economic distress, and states were squabbling over concerns of border lines and taxes. The economic depression not only affected the states but also affected the individuals living there. For instance, common inhabitants including farmers, merchants in debts. Due to these sufferings, the angry farmers began a rebellion recognized as Shay's rebellion. Though the army accomplished to manage the rebellion it pointed out the vulnerability of the national government to preserve law and order. Thus, this rebellion described to the colonist that the articles of Confederation was inadequate and led to the creation of the new Constitution.

Answer 2

Answer: A

Explanation: The Articles of Confederation failed and then we had to make the new constitution.