Federal Weakness During Shays Rebellion
During Shays' Rebellion, why was the federal government unable to effectively suppress the uprising in Massachusetts?
A
The rebel militia lacked authority because the federal government held absolute power.
B
The farmers who comprised the rebel militia were more skilled in combat than the federal government's British-trained officers.
C
The federal government lacked a standing military of its own and possessed no power to enforce laws.
D
The Massachusetts militia consisted of 10,000 men, whereas the federal military was limited to only 1,000 soldiers.
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