Answer:
He led a rebellion in the United States which exposed the weakness of the National Government.
Explanation:
- Daniel Shays was a former soldier of the Continental Army.
- He was the one who led the Shays Rebellion against high taxes and debt collectors in Massachusetts.
- This rebellion exposed the weakness of the national government formed under the Articles of Confederation.
- Shay's Rebellion led many leaders including George Washington to call for strengthening the national government to put an end to future rebellions in the nation.
- The Shay's Rebellion shaped the debate over the scope and authority of the government of the United States which resulted in the formation of the U.S. Constitution.
