In 1856, congressman preston brooks of south carolina, on the floor of the u. s. senate, almost beat senator of massachusetts to death. a. william graham sumner b. thaddeus stevens c. charles sumner d. john c. calhoun

Which of the following problems did shays rebellion show about the articles of confederation? a. there was no federal standing army b. states couldn’t create their own tax laws c. the federal government imposed too many taxes on states d. there was too much federal regulation of interstate commerce