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The Articles of Confederation required a 100% unanimous vote to make any action. While some people would vote to end the taxes and other problems causing such events as Shays' Rebellion, those who benefited from the taxes wouldn't. The vote wouldn't be unanimous, and no action would be taken.

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It was difficult for the US government because it was weak, which necessitated the drafting of the constitution.

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How did shays rebellion change peoples opinions about the articles of confederation?

Shays' Rebellion convinced people that under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was too weak to enforce laws. The rebellion was led by Daniel Shays.


How did shays rebellion and the articles of confederation lead to a stronger government?

Shays rebellion showed leaders of America that the articles of confederation were too weak, and a strong national government was needed


Did the central government provide troops to end Shays' Rebellion?

The central government did not provide troops to quell the rebellion.


Violent reaction to government policies in 1787?

shays rebellion


Which aspect of the government form under the articles of Confederation was best highlighted by Shays rebellion?

The extensive powers of government formed under the article of confederation was best highlighted by Shays' rebellion

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How did the national government respond to shays rebellion?

They could offer little help to Massachusetts.


How did the national government eventually respond to Shays Rebellion?

They could offer little help to Massachusetts.


Was Shays' Rebellion was carried out to support a weak central government?

It is false that Shays' Rebellion was carried out to support a weak central government. The rebellion was carried out by farmers who were upset with the courts taking their farms.


How did shays rebellion help change the government?

He encouraged the government to get stronger.


How did shays rebellion change peoples opinions about the articles of confederation?

Shays' Rebellion convinced people that under the Articles of Confederation, the national government was too weak to enforce laws. The rebellion was led by Daniel Shays.


How did shays rebellion and the articles of confederation lead to a stronger government?

Shays rebellion showed leaders of America that the articles of confederation were too weak, and a strong national government was needed


Was shays rebellion carried out to support a weak central government?

It is false that Shays' Rebellion was carried out to support a weak central government. The rebellion was carried out by farmers who were upset with the courts taking their farms.


Did the central government provide troops to end Shays' Rebellion?

The central government did not provide troops to quell the rebellion.


Shays Rebellion in 1787 was an attack on?

the new federal government


Violent reaction to government policies in 1787?

shays rebellion


Shays rebellion was a protest by farmers who faced problems from?

Their Government


Which aspect of the government formed under the articles of confederation was best highlighted by shays rebellion?

The extensive powers of government formed under the article of confederation was best highlighted by Shays' rebellion