USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word best reflects Hamilton’s assessment of the Articles of Confederation?
A
versatile
B
inadequate
C
oppressive
D
enlightened
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Federalist #21 Alexander Hamilton discusses his main issues with the Articles of Confederation. His concerns include the National Government’s inability to enforce its law, protect itself and the States, and money troubles.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is titled “Other Defects of the Present Confederation", and explains how the Articles of Confederation failed in 3 ways: by not giving the government enough power to enforce its laws, that the states do not have a guarantee of their rights, and how the states can simply ignore the tax quotas set by the government.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Federalist Papers were written and published to urge New Yorkers to ratify the proposed United States Constitution, which was drafted in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787.

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