The primary lesson drawn from Shays's Rebellion was the idea that the
A) national government was too powerful.
B) states needed to maintain strong police forces.
C) right to bear arms needed to be expanded.
D) right to bear arms needed to be restricted.

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Shays's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, particularly the inability of the national government to maintain order and protect property rights. This led to the realization that the national government was too weak, not too powerful, prompting calls for a stronger central government, which eventually led to the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

The Primary Lesson Drawn from Shays's Rebellion Was the Idea