Question

In what way did Shay's rebellion trigger a convention to reform the Articles of Confederation? A. Shay's rebellion emphasized the importance of state sovereignty. B. Shay's rebellion emphasized the importance of a national military and centralized taxation. C. Shay's rebellion emphasized a need for state sovereignty over taxation policies. D. Shay's rebellion emphasized a need for stronger militias and a national bank.

Answer 1

Because the United States struggled to Unite and quell the rebellion, the answer is B. The United States realized it needed to be more centralized in order to deal with internal and external threats.