"if three years ago any person had told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable rebellion against the laws & constitutions of our own making as now appears I should have thought him a bedlamite - a fit subject for a mad house If shrinks, or is unable to enforce its laws anarchy & confusion must prevail." George Washington What event under the Articles of Confederation is Washington likely referring? Shay's Rebellion Revolutionary War Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party

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"if three years ago any person had told me that at this day, I should see such a formidable rebellion against the laws & constitutions of our own making as now appears I should have thought him a bedlamite - a fit subject for a mad house If shrinks, or is unable to enforce its laws anarchy & confusion must prevail." George Washington What event under the Articles of Confederation is Washington likely referring? Shay's Rebellion Revolutionary War Boston Massacre Boston Tea Party

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Washington is likely referring to Shay's Rebellion. This event occurred under the Articles of Confederation and was a significant factor in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. The rebellion was led by Daniel Shays, a Revolutionary War veteran, and was a response to economic hardship and perceived injustices by the government. Washington's quote reflects his surprise at the rebellion and the threat it posed to the stability of the young nation.

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