How did Shays' Rebellion lead to the drafting of a new U.S. Constitution? A. by convincing Americans that the country needed George Washington to be president B. by convincing American leaders that the government needed to do more to help farmers C. by convincing American leaders that the country needed a stronger central government D. by convincing Americans that they needed a way to help Revolutionary War veterans

Shays' Rebellion, a 1786-1787 uprising in Massachusetts by farmers facing economic hardship and high taxes, had a significant impact on the drafting of a new U.S. Constitution. The correct answer is:

C. by convincing American leaders that the country needed a stronger central government.

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first governing document, which lacked a strong central authority to maintain stability and address such internal conflicts. This event demonstrated the inability of the federal government under the Articles to deal effectively with domestic uprisings and crises. Consequently, it spurred many leaders to recognize the necessity of a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution, which aimed to create a more robust and effective system of governance.