What was the impact of Shays' Rebellion in 1786 on the political development of the United States?
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Correct answer: It revealed that the Articles of Confederation were dangerously weak
Shays' Rebellion was an uprising of debt-ridden farmers. The inability of the central government to suppress the revolt highlighted the need for a stronger national government, leading directly to the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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