In order for them to have been able to do this, many different taxes needed to be proposed, but none of them could be agreed upon by the states so none were passed (Kelly). In other words, Congress could ask for money but they had no power to force the states to pay. Without this money the government could not adequately run the nation, but without the power to tax, there was no way to raise money.
After the Articles, a major turning point had occurred. This even was called Shay’s Rebellion. The rebellion was an armed revolt during 1786-1787 (Shay’s Rebellion). Daniel Shay was the head leader of this event that was a rebellion against perceived economic injustices and suspension of civil rights (Boatner). Even though Shay’s Rebellion was a defeat military, it did prompt national leaders to call for a stronger federal government to overpower future rebellions. Proponents of constitutional reform cite the rebellion as justification for revision or replacement of the Articles of Confederation