Shays' rebellion encouraged national leaders to
a. seek alternatives to the articles of confederation.
b. repeal the stamp act.
c. change the declaration of independence.
d. repeal the bill of rights.

Shay's rebellion encouraged national leaders to seek alternatives to the Articles of Confederation. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "A". Shay's Rebellion was actually an armed uprising that took place in Massachusetts between the month of August in the year 1786 and the month of June of the year 1787. It was an uprising that was led by a veteran revolutionary war veteran by the name of Daniel Shays. Daniel Shays actually led about 4000 rebels against the economic injustices.