1. According to the first paragraph in the text, why 4. What is the meaning of the word indictment as it
did Hamilton write this document? Cite evidence. is used in the text? Write your best definition
here, along with a brief explanation of how you
arrived at its meaning.
2. To whom is Hamilton referring when he calls out
"the opposers of the new system," and what
does he accuse them of? Explain, citing 5. The Latin word formidare means "to fear." With
evidence.
this information in mind and using context clues
from the text, write your best definition of the
word formidable here.
3. How did Hamilton address the concerns raised
by those "opposers"? Explain.