Shays’s Rebellion was significant because it demonstrated:
a. the chaotic nature of Indian policy after the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
b. that Congress’s attempts to pass pro-debtor laws were unpopular with farmers.
c. that controversies over the emancipation of slaves could turn violent.
d. that land distribution policies were out of date.
e. the need for a stronger central government.
Ans: e. the need for a stronger central government.
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a. true b. false
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