Shays' Rebellion (1786-1787) in Massachusetts highlighted which significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A
The inability of the central government to regulate interstate commerce.
B
The lack of a strong national army to suppress domestic unrest.
C
The absence of a national court system to resolve disputes.
D
The excessive power held by individual state legislatures.
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Shays' Rebellion exposed the Confederation government's inability to raise an effective national army to protect property and maintain order, demonstrating the need for a stronger federal authority.
💡 Why is B) the correct answer?
The correct answer to the question "Shays' Rebellion (1786-1787) in Massachusetts highlighted which significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?" is Option B: The lack of a strong national army to suppress domestic unrest..
The other options — A) The inability of the central government to regulate interstate commerce., C) The absence of a national court system to resolve disputes., D) The excessive power held by individual state legislatures. — are incorrect for this CLEP Exam Prep question. As explained above: Shays' Rebellion exposed the Confederation government's inability to raise an effective national army to protect property and maintain order, demonstrating the need for a stronger federal authority.
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