Alexander Hamiliton's Notes Introduction Importance of the occasion Solid plan without regard to temporary opinion If an ineffectual plan be again proposed it will beget despair & no government will grow out of consent There seem to be but three lines of conduct A league offensive and defensive, treaty of commerce, & apportionment of the public debt. An amendment of the present confederation by adding such powers as the public mind seems nearest being matured to grant. The forming a new government to pervade the whole with decisive powers in short with complete sovereignty. —Alexander Hamilton June 18, 1787 What does Hamilton consider to be the possible actions that could address the problems of the Articles of Confederation? Check all that apply.

adding an amendment to the Articles
creating a plan based on current opinion
growing a government based on consent
creating a treaty to address economic issues
establishing a new system of government