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24 June, 07:28

Which 1780s event demonstrated that the "league of friendship" under the Articles was incapable of suppressing insurrection and keeping order, creating a sense of urgency at the Philadelphia convention to strengthen the national government?

A. Second Continental Congress.

B. the War of Independence.

C. Shays's Rebellion.

D. the Boston Tea Party.

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  1. 24 June, 10:27
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    C. Shays's Rebellion.

    Explanation:

    The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the US, it lasted from 1776 until 1789, established a weak central government and gave most of the powers to the states.

    Under the Articles of Confederation economy of US stumble as the central government lacked the power to enforce tax laws and regulate commerce.

    Shays rebellion also revealed its weakness of federal government as it was unable to finance the troops. It was a rebellion of Revolutionary War veterans. The rebellion was finally put down by a privately funded local militia and Massachusetts State militia as the federal government was unable quell it.

    Shays rebellion and lack of powers of central government revealed the weakness and the widely held view was to amend the constitution and reform the government.
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