After Shays's Rebellion:

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Shays's Rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in dealing with internal unrest. As a result, there were numerous calls for a stronger central government, leading to the Constitutional Convention and the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. Massachusetts was not placed under martial law after the rebellion, option A is incorrect. Option B is also incorrect as there is no mention of local committees of safety being formed. Option C is incorrect as there is no evidence to suggest England prepared to resume a war. Option E is also incorrect as there is no mention of taxes being increased.