The end of the Revolutionary War brought numerous challenges to the new America. War debts, conflicts between states, and a weak military convinced leaders that a new government to replace the Articles of Confederation would be necessary.
In this paper explain how these factors converged to bring about the Constitution. Your paper should address the following aspects in answering this question:
The significance of Shays' Rebellion in demonstrating the need for a new government
Other specific issues with the Articles of Confederation in necessitating a new government
The main arguments of both the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists.
The compromises made during the ratification to appease opponents of the Constitution.