The U.S.Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of which document?

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The U.S. Constitution was adopted in response to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, which had created a weak national government and allowed for states to hold most of the power. Shays's Rebellion was a key event that highlighted the problems with the Articles of Confederation and helped prompt the need for a stronger national government. The Constitution of the United Kingdom and the Declaration of Independence were not direct influences on the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.

The USConstitution Was Adopted in Response to the Weaknesses of Which