History of the United States I / Unit 10 USH1 1357 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Constitutional Objection
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The idea
Opponents in Congress held that the Constitution did not give the federal government the power to fund such projects.
In practice
Internal improvements challenged not on cost but on authority.
Where people slip
The same objection Jefferson raised against the Bank, now aimed at roads. Theme 13 runs through every one of these fights.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
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