Question

Based on your knowledge of the events leading up to the rebellion, how did Shays's Rebellion highlight problems with the Articles of

Confederation?

Answer 1

Shay's rebellion highlighted these problems by showing that the Articles of Confederation was not able to handle crisis well. It had no sympathy for the war veterans of the Revolutionary War who had to take out loans as they were off fighting. It showed that the U.S. had failed to protect and see the side of those in need.