Alexander Hamilton asked Congress to charter a Bank of the United States primarily to raise money for the federal government and to ensure that government and business interests were aligned. He believed that a national bank would help stabilize the nation's economy, facilitate government transactions, manage debt, and provide a uniform currency. Hamilton saw the bank as a means to support the government's financial needs and promote economic growth, thus aligning government interests with the development of a strong commercial economy.
Why did Alexander Hamilton ask Congress to charter a Bank of the United States?
to raise money for the federal government
to strengthen state governments
to ensure that government and business interests were aligned
to ensure that government and business interests remained separate
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