Which groups of people were particularly opposed to Hamilton's suggestion that the federal government assume the states' war debts?

A) Northerners
B) Southerners
C) merchants
D) farmers

War Debts

Financial obligations incurred by a country due to the costs of engaging in warfare, often involving repayments to other countries or institutions that provided loans.

Hamilton

A groundbreaking American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, featuring a diverse cast and a blend of hip-hop, jazz, and R&B.

Southerners

Individuals from the southern region of a country; typically used in the United States to describe people from the states that were part of the Confederacy.