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According to Alexander Hamilton, what was the most powerful incentive of human actions?
According to Alexander Hamilton, what was the most powerful incentive of human actions?
- Compassion
- Altruism
- Self-interest (correct)
- Patriotism
What were the two important roles that Hamilton believed the state should play?
What were the two important roles that Hamilton believed the state should play?
- Protect private property and use human passions to benefit the public good (correct)
- Promote individual liberty and use human passions to benefit the public good
- Protect private property and ensure equal distribution of property
- Ensure equal distribution of property and promote individual liberty
What did Hamilton believe was the 'great & fundamental distinction in Society'?
What did Hamilton believe was the 'great & fundamental distinction in Society'?
- Equal distribution of property
- Social class
- Inequality (correct)
- Private property
Why was Hamilton's assumption proposal controversial?
Why was Hamilton's assumption proposal controversial?
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Why did Hamilton argue that government debts must be honored in full?
Why did Hamilton argue that government debts must be honored in full?
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Why did Hamilton propose the creation of the Bank of the United States?
Why did Hamilton propose the creation of the Bank of the United States?
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Why did opponents of Hamilton's plan argue against the federal excise tax?
Why did opponents of Hamilton's plan argue against the federal excise tax?
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