DBQ From 1987 AP US History Exam
What was Benjamin Franklin’s view on Shay’s rebellion?
How did he see the people who participated in the rebellion
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How did he see the people who participated in the rebellion
Shays's Rebellion exposed the weakness of the government under the Articles of Confederation and led many—including George Washington and Franklin—to call for strengthening the federal government in order to put down future uprisings.