People realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak.
The Constitutional Convention of 1787
Shay's Rebellion.
People realized the Articles of Confederation were too weak.
The lack of a standing army did not lead to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. While issues such as interstate commerce problems, Shays' Rebellion, and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation were significant catalysts for the convention, the absence of a standing army was not a primary concern that prompted the gathering of delegates to draft a new constitution.
Daniel Shays
Thomas Jefferson believed that the people at the Constitutional Convention were overreacting to Shays' Rebellion because he viewed the uprising as a natural expression of discontent among the populace. He argued that such disturbances were a sign of a healthy democracy, where citizens were actively engaging in their rights to protest against perceived injustices. Jefferson also emphasized that a government should be responsive to the needs and grievances of its citizens, suggesting that fear of rebellion should not lead to the suppression of democratic principles. Ultimately, he saw the rebellion as an opportunity to address underlying issues rather than a threat to the republic.
Shays Rebellion pointed out the problems in the Articles of Confederation. This lead to the production of the Constitution.
Daniel Shay lead a rebellion to protest against new taxes
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Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government that lacked the authority to impose taxes or regulate commerce, which led to economic instability and widespread debt among farmers in Massachusetts. In 1786, as state governments enforced heavy tax burdens and aggressive collection practices, discontent grew among struggling farmers. This unrest culminated in Shays' Rebellion, where Daniel Shays and other farmers protested against these injustices, highlighting the inadequacies of the Articles and the need for a stronger federal government to address such issues. The rebellion ultimately underscored the necessity for a new constitutional framework, leading to the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Shays's Rebellion would change the opinion in favor of those who wanted the Constitution to structure a stronger central government.