One of the most important of Alexander Hamilton's many contributions to the emerging American economy was his successful advocacy for the creation of a national bank. But the Bank of the United ...

In exchange, the nation would locate its capital city in the South. Where Did Hamilton Get the Idea for a National Bank? Hamilton's idea for a national bank was modeled after the Bank of England.

One of the most important of Alexander Hamilton's many contributions to the emerging American economy was his successful advocacy for the creation of a national bank. But the Bank of the United ...