What Was the Strongest Argument Against Hamilton's Bank of the United

question 13

Multiple Choice

What was the strongest argument against Hamilton's Bank of the United States?

• A) The Bank of England had undermined the integrity of the British government, and a national bank would undermine the integrity of the American government.
• B) The bank would accumulate immense wealth.
• C) The Constitution had given Congress no specific authorization to issue charters of incorporation.
• D) The nation should avoid commercial activity and should remain true to its agrarian roots.
• E) Smaller state banks could do the job more efficiently.

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