Question

Shays' Rebellion in 1786 is significant because it ____________________.

• A. gave the U.S. militia a chance to demonstrate its efficiency
• B. raised doubts about the ability of a decentral ized government to deal with civil unrest
• C. opened the door to westward expansion
• D. united farmers against Native Americans
• E. allowed former Revolutionary War officers to take up arms again

Answer 1

The correct option is B raised doubts about the ability of a decentral ized government to deal with civil unrest

Shays' Rebellion in 1786 is significant because it raised doubts about the ability of a decentral ized government to deal with civil unrest. It made the elites realize that the states had too much power and the central government didn't have enough power which led to revisions of the articles of confederation which led to the Constitution.