Alexander Hamilton was born in 1757 on the island of Nevis, in the Leeward group, British West Indies. During the Revolutionary War, he joined the staff of General Washington as secretary and aide-de-camp and soon became his close confidant as well. Hamilton was elected to the Continental Congress in 1782-83. Hamilton's part in New York's ratification of the Constitution the next year was substantial, though he felt it was deficient in many respects. Against determined opposition, he collaborated with John Jay and James Madison in writing The Federalist Papers.
Alexander Hamilton's 'On the Constitutionality of a National Bank' is a seminal work that delves into the debate surrounding the establishment of a national bank in the early years of the United States. Written in a clear and persuasive style, Hamilton presents a detailed analysis...
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