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Shays' Rebellion in 1786 is significant because it

SAT · US History · previous-year question

  1. A.gave the U.S. militia a chance to demonstrate its efficiency
  2. B.raised doubts about the ability of a decentral ized government to deal with civil unrest
  3. C.opened the door to westward expansion
  4. D.united farmers against Native Americans
  5. E.allowed former Revolutionary War officers to take up arms again

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