He planned to assume state debts, New York, of course where Alexander lived was in most of favor and was not paid out of their debts because they were in favor of paying servatude . Where as Virginia and other states were forced to help pay these debts so the country could move on. Thomas Jefferson was highly against this because they owned slaves and he didnt seem fit to have to pay someone elses debts because theirs was already payed of, which ended in a cabinet battle and it was pretty lit. I mean have you seen Hamilton their Musical it pretty great, it would honestly really help you in these chapters. Listen to Cabinet battle one and you'll learn all about it.