The Articles of Confederation were deemed too weak primarily because they lacked a strong central government, which resulted in difficulties in enforcing laws and collecting taxes. This led to financial instability and an inability to address interstate disputes or provide for national defense. Events like Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses, demonstrating that the federal government could not maintain order or protect property rights. Ultimately, these shortcomings prompted the call for a stronger framework, culminating in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
By rebelling, he and his followers showed the world how weak it was. Since the government was unable to stop the rebellion it showed the people how weak the government was.
Shays rebellion showed leaders of America that the articles of confederation were too weak, and a strong national government was needed
The articles were weak all around. State borders were argued over, money was not consistent in value, and the federal government couldn't enforce the laws.
Started Shay's rebellion, which attempted to prevent the Massachusetts Supreme Court from convening. Shay's rebellion was a catalyst to the constitutional convention, since it showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak, since it couldn't send troops to stop the rebellion.
Anti-Federalist
By rebelling, he and his followers showed the world how weak it was. Since the government was unable to stop the rebellion it showed the people how weak the government was.
Shays rebellion showed leaders of America that the articles of confederation were too weak, and a strong national government was needed
the articles of confederation
The articles were weak all around. State borders were argued over, money was not consistent in value, and the federal government couldn't enforce the laws.
Started Shay's rebellion, which attempted to prevent the Massachusetts Supreme Court from convening. Shay's rebellion was a catalyst to the constitutional convention, since it showed that the government under the Articles of Confederation was too weak, since it couldn't send troops to stop the rebellion.
Anti-Federalist
The Articles of Confederation.
Because the Articles of confederation proved to be too weak
Federalists
Shays' Rebellion?
Federalists
The Articles of Confederation was a very poor document. Its overall structure gave too much power to individual states which left the national government weak and unable to effectively carry through with anything.