Alexander Hamilton
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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?

  • 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'?

  • Equal distribution of property
  • Social class
  • Inequality (correct)
  • Private property

    • Why was Hamilton's assumption proposal controversial?

    <p>Because many taxpayers objected to paying the full face value on old notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hamilton argue that government debts must be honored in full?

    <p>To prevent citizens from losing trust in the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Hamilton propose the creation of the Bank of the United States?

    <p>To act as a convenient depository for federal funds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did opponents of Hamilton's plan argue against the federal excise tax?

    <p>Because it was unconstitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

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