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The New Nation

Question 8 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

Why did Thomas Jefferson oppose Hamilton’s national bank?

Answer
A
He thought it would be too weak.
B
He thought it was unconstitutional.
C
He wanted a more powerful government.
D
He believed in the implied powers of the Constitution.

Explanation

Jefferson believed the Constitution only gave the federal government the powers explicitly listed in it. Since it did not specifically authorize creating a national bank, he argued that the bank was unconstitutional. The correct choice is “He thought it was unconstitutional.”

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