Hamilton's Financial Plan & Whiskey Rebellion
Investigate Alexander Hamilton's economic policies and the challenge to federal authority posed by the Whiskey Rebellion.
Key Questions
- Explain the key components of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan for the new nation.
- Analyze the constitutional debate surrounding the creation of a National Bank.
- Evaluate how the Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated the strength of the new federal government.
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