Hamilton's First Bank of the United States was opposed by Jefferson because
- A
Jefferson argued the bank would directly support and finance slave traders
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Jefferson believed the Constitution didn't authorize it (strict constructionism)
- C
Jefferson thought the bank's capital was too small to manage federal debt
- D
Jefferson opposed the bank because it was financed mainly by foreign investors
Explanation
The strict vs loose interpretation of the Constitution became a defining political fault line.