Question

In which states was Hamilton's economic program originally strongly opposed?

a) Southern states
b) Northern states
c) Western states
d) Eastern states

Answer 1

In which states was Hamilton's economic program originally strongly opposed? It was opposed in Southern, Northern, and Eastern states.

Step-by-step explanation:

The states that originally strongly opposed Hamilton's economic program were:

1. Southern states: These states had a large debt and doubted the need for a financial institution that might concentrate economic power in the hands of few people. James Madison, a key opponent, argued against the concentration of power and proposed chartering several regional banks.
2. Northern states: New York was deeply divided, with the nationalist-urban artisan alliance supporting Hamilton, while more rural upstate areas were strongly Anti-Federalist. Alexander Hamilton managed to win the issue through a combination of threat and accommodation.
3. Eastern states: Congress debated the bank bill in 1791, and James Madison once again led the opposition. He questioned the fairness of the plan and doubted its constitutionality.