Question

Why did Jefferson oppose Hamilton's plan for creating a national bank? Select all that apply. A. he felt a national band was necessary for the government to collect taxes and pay its bills. B. he argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it. C. he believed that Americans would protest if it was established. D. he believed that it gave the federal government too much power.

Answer 1

Jefferson opposed Hamilton's plan for creating a national bank for the following reasons:

B. he argued that Congress did not have the constitutional power to establish it.
D. he believed that it gave the federal government too much power.

These two options reflect Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution and his concern about the centralization of power in the federal government.