The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States. For Alexander Hamilton, what was the biggest problem with this document?
A the lack of power of Great Britain
B the lack of power in Congress
C the creation of a national army
D the absence of state governments
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For Alexander Hamilton, what was the biggest problem with the Articles of Confederation?
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Verified archiveThe correct answer is B the lack of power in Congress.
Alexander Hamilton believed that the Articles of Confederation did not grant sufficient authority to the central government, particularly Congress, which made it difficult to enforce laws, regulate commerce, and manage financial issues effectively. This lack of power led to inefficiencies and problems in governance, contributing to the call for a stronger federal government, which resulted in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.