USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:This a a view that Hamilton held?A stronger central government is needed for stability.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Best type of government: Hamilton was a strong supporter of a powerful central or federal government. His belief was that a governmental power should be concentrated in the hands of those few men who had the talent and intelligence to govern properly for the good of all the people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hamilton wanted the federal government to have greater power than state governments. A strong federal government, he argued, was needed to increase commerce. It would also be able to restrain mob violence like that of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton was a strong supporter of a powerful central or federal government. Federalist, followers of Hamilton, supported a strong central government, a loose interpretation of the Constitution, a bank of United States, and revenue tariffs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Document Though different from his vision, Hamilton thought it “better than nothing, ” particularly when he compared it to the inadequate Articles of Confederation that were then in effect. He urged every delegate to sign the document.

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