Question

Why was the elastic clause of the Constitution important to Alexander Hamilton’s plans?

A. It allowed him to become vice president after John Adams.
B. It allowed him to found a national bank.
C. It allowed for the establishment of the Supreme Court.
D. It permitted an attack on the American Indians in Ohio.

Answer 1

The main reason why the elastic clause of the Constitution was important to Alexander Hamilton’s plans was that "B. It allowed him to found a national bank", since he argued that this was "necessary and proper" for the US to function properly.