Taxation. Shay's Rebellion happened because banks were foreclosing on farmers' homes. The farmers revolted because they couldn't make their payments <em>and </em><em />the high interest rates which was somehow caused by large post (Revolutionary) war debts. The federal government struggled to pay its debts because the Articles of Confederation didn't allow the federal gov't to <em>force</em> states to pay taxes.
There were several events that led up to the creation of NASA, but the biggest was the space race with Russia, which was especially heightened after Sputnik.
The correct answer is D. guide the political issues of the party's candidate.
A political platform is a set of beliefs possessed by a political party. These platforms are usually made up of issues that individuals within a political party feel strongly about. This can include government involvement in the economy, foreign relations, immigration policies, etc. Ultimately, a candidate should use the platform in order to guide their actions while in office.
B. sovereign territory with an autonomous government