Did shays rebellion show weakness of central government?

Answer 1

Daniel Shay's Rebellion proved that the Articles of Confederation was not enough for peacetime. George Washington was very concerned as were many other American leaders. The Articles of Confederation only allowed for troops for times of war, not for domestic disturbances. Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay wrote about the needs of the federal government in the Federal Papers that were published in newspapers of the time.

Answer 2

Actually, Shays Rebellion showed that the government was weak under the Article of Confederation. Shays Rebellion made people reevaluate the Article of Confederation since there was no built up army in order to control the attack. Hence, the elite had to built up an army in order to control the attack.

Answer 3

Shays Rebellion proved that the federal government was stronger and more powerful than the Articles of Confederation. Before Shays Rebellion, there was Bacon's Rebellion in 1676 which the government did not stop. Bacon ran the governor (Berkley) out and took control until Bacon died. Bacon's Rebellion proved that the nation was too weak under the Articles.

Answer 4

He believed with a stronger central government would protect against popular unrest.

Answer 5

yes