Question

Which flaw in the government created by the Articles of Confederation did Shays's Rebellion make apparent?

A powerful central government 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.

Answer 1

the answer is C) The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy

Answer 2

One of the flaws in the US government created by the Articles of Confederation that Shays's Rebellion made apparent was that "The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy", since the rebellion was very difficult to put down.