Shay’s Rebellion: Exposing Systemic Flaws And Weaknesses Of The Articles Of Confederation
Shay’s Rebellion highlighted the profound weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, exposing the central government’s inability to fund itself, enforce laws, maintain a military, and address national issues due to excessive state autonomy and lack of executive power. The rebellion further illustrated the difficulty of amending the Articles, requiring unanimous consent, which hindered efforts to…