b. Would Washington have accepted the title of king? Give the reasons for your answer.
§§ 199-202.--a. Give the reasons for the different views expressed in Congress as to customs duties. What are customs duties?
b. Explain how slavery influenced the views of the Southern members.
c. Compare the extent and population of the United States in 1791 with the extent and population to-day.
d. What two new states were admitted in 1791-92? What was their attitude on slavery? What changes would their admission make in Congress?
§§ 203, 204.--a. Explain carefully Hamilton's plan. What were its advantages? What is meant by the phrase "public credit"?
b. What is meant by the phrase "assumption of the state debts"?
§§ 205, 206.--a. What question arose concerning the site of the national capital? How was it settled? Was this a good way to settle important questions?
b. Why did Hamilton want a Bank of the United States? Was this bank like one of the national banks of to-day?
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