Question

Alexander Hamilton Claimed that the national government was too weak during the revolutionary war. He argued that if the states did not cooperate during a time in which they all faced extreme dangers, they were not likely to cooperate at all during times of peace and security. Therefore, a stronger national government was needed. What evidence supports Hamilton's position?

Answer 1

The classic example that supporters of Hamilton used was the ineffective response to Shays Rebellion.

Supporters stated that events like Shays Rebellion could only be stopped with a strong federal response.