Alexander Hamilton served as the first Secretary of the Treasury during George Washington's presidency. What was one reason that Hamilton wanted the federal government to assume the Revolutionary War debts of the individual states? A.
to convince foreign nations that they should invest in businesses in the United States
B.
to reassure foreign countries that the United States was financially responsible
C.
to encourage the thirteen new states to support the establishment of a national bank
D.
to get the thirteen new states to agree that they should pay taxes on personal income