Author Question: Alexander Hamilton recommended that the federal government raise revenue through A. a sales tax ... (Read 68 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561

Question 1

Alexander Hamilton's plan for the federal government to assume state debts was passed by Congress after a deal was made to
 
  A. eliminate the national bank.
 
  B. give a pay increase to government employees.
 
  C. locate the nation's capital between Virginia and Maryland.
 
  D. create two new states in the West.
 
  E. appoint key Jefferson allies to the Washington administration.

Question 2

Alexander Hamilton's funding plan
 
  A. was eventually passed by Congress essentially as Hamilton had desired.
 
  B. was rejected by Congress.
 
  C. called for paying all bondholders only a fraction of the value of the bonds.
 
  D. was supported by James Madison.
 
  E. called for dividing bonds between their original purchasers and speculators.

Question 3

Alexander Hamilton recommended that the federal government raise revenue through
 
  A. a sales tax and a property tax.
 
  B. an import tax and a personal income tax.
 
  C. an excise tax and an import tax.
 
  D. a sales tax and a personal income tax.
 
  E. an excise tax and a sales tax.



jennafosdick

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 345

Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library