Many of the nation's leading citizens were alarmed by the apparent inability the Articles of Confederation government to maintain public order during Shays's Rebellion.

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This statement is true. Shays's Rebellion highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation government and demonstrated the need for a stronger federal government with the power to maintain public order. Many leading citizens, such as George Washington and James Madison, were concerned about the potential for future uprisings and unrest if the government could not effectively respond to such challenges.

Many of the Nation's Leading Citizens Were Alarmed by the Apparent