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Why would Jefferson oppose the national Bank?
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Jefferson opposed the national bank because he believed it to be unconstitutional. He was of the opinion that a centralization of financial power would weaken the United States' monetary system. He also argued that although a national bank would assist Northern businesses.... it would hurt the South.