Which Founding Father is famed for advocating the Constitutional Convention and supporting a national bank?

• A. James Madison
• B. George Washington
• C. John Jay
• D. Alexander Hamilton

Answer: (D)

This question tests understanding of who advocated both reforming the nation’s framework and building its financial system. Alexander Hamilton is the best fit because he was the leading proponent of a strong central government and the architect of a federal financial program, including the creation of a national bank. He played a crucial role in pushing for a Constitutional Convention in order to replace the Articles of Confederation with a new framework, and he championed the Bank of the United States as a means to manage debt, fund government operations, and stabilize the economy. While George Washington presided over the convention and James Madison contributed to the Constitution, the national-bank idea is most closely associated with Hamilton’s vision. John Jay is known for his role in the Federalist Papers and diplomacy, not primarily for backing the national bank.