Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank? He thought it would be too weak. He thought it was unconstitutional. He wanted a more powerful government. He believed in the implied powers of Congress.

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Chaim Norman

25 August, 01:48

Why did Jefferson oppose the establishment of a national bank? He thought it would be too weak. He thought it was unconstitutional. He wanted a more powerful government. He believed in the implied powers of Congress.

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Ashanti Wu · Answer 1

He thought it was unconstitutional. Jefferson was a strict constructionist and believed that since the Constitution didn't give a direct right to establish a national bank, it was unconstitutional.

Katie · Answer 2

He thought it was unconstitutional. I just took the test.