What constitutional crisis emerged from Shays's Rebellion?
a. The conflict between farming and manufacturing interests could no longer be controlled.
b. The national government intruded too easily into the states' affairs.
c. Congress, under the Articles of Confederation, lacked the power to confront significant national emergencies.
d. The national government, under the Articles of Confederation, was equipped to meet only naval attacks.
e. The colonists already had created a new, more effective structure of government.
Answer: c. Congress, under the Articles of Confederation, lacked the power to confront significant national emergencies.
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