Question

The goal of Alexander Hamilton's policies was to increase the government's----------- . But his suggestions to impose new taxes increased his unpopularity among ------------ .

Answer 1

Answer:

Power

Distillers

Explanation:

Hamilton knew they needed a federal government with more power—to be able to tax, have a bank, and have a strong executive.

Small-scale distillers believed that Hamilton deliberately designed the tax to ruin them but large distillers recognized the advantage that the excise gave them and they supported it.