Question

unit 3 timeline challenge
forming a new nation
explain how the articles of confederation helped lead to shays rebellion.
in massachusetts a rebellion of farmers shows the weakness of the new u.s. government.

Explanation:

Answer:

The Articles of Confederation gave the national government no power to tax or regulate trade, leaving states to handle economic issues. In Massachusetts, high taxes and debt collection (due to lack of a strong national economic policy) led to Shays' Rebellion as farmers couldn't pay. The national government couldn't effectively respond (no power to raise an army under the Articles), highlighting its weakness.