Why did James Madison eventually restrain his opposition to Hamilton's debt package?
A) Hamilton promised to back the building of a new capital city on the Potomac River.
B) Hamilton convinced Madison that debt was healthy and would benefit the economy.
C) Thomas Jefferson convinced Madison that Hamilton had the correct idea.
D) George Washington intervened on Hamilton's behalf.

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Hamilton promised to back the building of a new capital city on the Potomac River. This was important to Madison, as he was a Virginian and wanted the capital to be located in the South. Hamilton's promise led Madison to support his debt package despite his initial opposition.

Why Did James Madison Eventually Restrain His Opposition to Hamilton's