Dr. Carmichael's Social Studies podcast: Recent Episodes
Dr. Carmichael
Lectures, notes, and important facts from American History, World Geography, and World History. The world according to Mr. Carmichael!
Forming a more perfect union. . .
Although Shay's Rebellion prompted many Americans to question the effectiveness of the federal government, leaders ultimately decided the Articles of Confederation needed amending primarily because the national congress had no power to control interstate commerce or interstate disputes. States' rights versus the power of the federal government would be an issue throughout the next century in the United States.