Why was the elastic clause of the Constitution important to Alexander Hamilton's plans?

A. It allowed him to become vice president after John Adams.

B. It allowed him to found a national bank.

C. It allowed for the establishment of the Supreme Court.

D. It permitted an attack on the American Indians in Ohio.

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Jada Charles

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5 August, 13:24

Why was the elastic clause of the Constitution important to Alexander Hamilton's plans?

A. It allowed him to become vice president after John Adams.

B. It allowed him to found a national bank.

C. It allowed for the establishment of the Supreme Court.

D. It permitted an attack on the American Indians in Ohio.

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Danielle Carey · Answer 1

The main reason why the elastic clause of the Constitution was important to Alexander Hamilton’s plans was that " B. It allowed him to found a national bank", since he argued that this was "necessary and proper" for the US to function properly.