Shays's Rebellion

question 13

Multiple Choice

Shays's Rebellion

• A) was a successful revolt.
• B) occurred after the Philadelphia Convention of 1787.
• C) convinced many political leaders that the national government was not powerful enough.
• D) reinforced public support for the Articles of Confederation.
• E) All of these answers are correct.

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