How did Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses inherent to the Articles of Confederation primarily the issue of?

Shays' Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation by exposing the federal government's inability to maintain order and respond effectively to civil unrest. The uprising, driven by economic distress and lack of payment for veterans, revealed that the central government lacked the authority to raise a standing army or enforce laws, leading to chaos. This failure underscored the need for a stronger federal government, ultimately prompting the Constitutional Convention and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.