USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jackson’s distrust of the Bank was also political, based on a belief that a federal institution such as the Bank trampled on states’ rights. In addition, he felt that the Bank put too much power in the hands of too few private citizens–power that could be used to the detriment of the government.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his 1830 and 1831 annual messages, Jackson reiterated his opposition to the Bank. He proposed in its stead a wholly government institution-in name a bank, but in effect an arm of the Treasury, without power to make loans, acquire property, or issue notes. In 1832, Congress acted, but not as Jackson recommended.

Detailed explanation-3: -What did Jackson do to “kill” the Second Bank of the United’s States? He ordered all government deposits withdrawn from the bank, and placed into smaller state banks. In 1836 he refused to sign a new charter for the Bank, and it closed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hamilton argued that a national bank is “a political machine, of the greatest importance to the state.” He asserted that a national bank would facilitate the payment of taxes, revenue for which the federal government was desperate.