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In the Preamble of the Constitution, the phrase "to ensure domestic tranquility" was added to explain that peace would be kept within the United States. This became a goal thanks to which event, demonstrating the Articles of Confederation was unable to address this concern?

The Boston Massacre



Congress had taxes to raise a military, but refused to do so



Militia at Lexington and Concord



Shays' Rebellion

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Shays rebellion

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anti tax uprising preventing foreclosures

Shays's Rebellion, (August 1786–February 1787), uprising in western Massachusetts in opposition to high taxes and stringent economic conditions. Armed bands forced the closing of several courts to prevent execution of foreclosures and debt processes.

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