Shay's Rebellion

The video discusses the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, leading to America's freedom from British rule. It highlights the creation of the Articles of Confederation and the issues that arose, such as lack of a central authority and taxation problems. Shays' Rebellion, led by Daniel Shays, exposed these weaknesses, prompting the call for a stronger central government. This led to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, resulting in the signing of the new U.S. Constitution.

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