Alexander Hamilton proposed paying the entire national debt at its face value because he wanted to restore the nations economic credit so that government could raise money for the future.
Explanation:
Alexander Hamilton took a leap of faith and proposed to pay the entire national debt because he wanted to get into the good graces of the congress men. He wanted to impress them and make them come on his side.
He wanted to restore the national debt to help government with its dues and so that in future the government is able to raise money for the future.
