Building a national bank

Building a Strong Economy

Creating Stability After the Revolutionary War

We will- describe why the U.S needed a national bank after the
revolutionary war

​I will- fill in my notes and show comprehension by answering questions on quizizz.

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Lesson Objectives

Multiple Choice

What two things was the rap battle about?

• Assuming state debts, establishing a national bank

• Not fighting in European wars, making an alliance with France

• Small government and large government.

• Who should run the U.S, Who should be allowed to vote.

Open Ended

Who is the author of this quote? What is his position on having a national bank? What are the benefits of having a national bank?

Use the following sentence stem to answer your question:

The author of this quote is...........

The author of this quote was _______ having a national bank.

The benefits of having a national bank are............

War Debt

• After the Revolutionary War, the new nation faced a major economic challenge of war debt.

• The cost of the war left the country in significant financial strain, leading to the need for economic reforms and policies to address the debt.

• This challenge played a crucial role in shaping the early economic development of the United States.

Alexander Hamilton's Role

• Secretary of the Treasury: Hamilton played a crucial role in shaping the economic policies of the United States after the Revolutionary War.

• Financial System: established a national bank, promoted manufacturing to strengthen the economy.

• Debt Management: Hamilton's plan to assume state debts to stabilize the nation's finances.

Multiple Choice

Who played a crucial role in shaping the economic policies of the United States after the Revolutionary War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

Multiple Choice

The purpose of Alexander Hamilton's plan to create a national bank was to........

• stabilize the nation's economy and establish a central financial institution
• increase government control over the economy and limit individual freedoms
• promote economic inequality and favor the wealthy
• weaken the nation's economy and create financial instability

Establishing a National Bank

• Importance: A national bank would provide stability to the economy by regulating currency, and promoting economic growth.

• Creation: The First Bank of the United States was established in 1791.

Establishing a National Bank

• Functions: It issued a national currency, provided loans to businesses.

• Controversy: The bank faced opposition from those who believed it gave too much power to the federal government. (Democratic-Republicans)

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the First Bank of the United States?

• To establish a stable national currency and provide stability for the U.S economy

• To provide loans to individual citizens for personal use
• To fund the construction of public works projects
• Let wealthy people launder their money.

Multiple Choice

Which political party was opposed to creating a national bank?

• Federalist Party
• Whig Party
• Democratic Party
• Democratic-Republican Party