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Why did the Southern states oppose Hamilton's plan for paying off the debts from the American Revolution?

A. Hamilton wanted to tax southern tobacco and cotton to pay the debts.

B. The southern states had already paid off their debts.

C. The southern states had opposed the American Revolution.

D. The southern states had more debt than the other states.

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  • basicallyaribae

    Answer: B they didn't want to have to help pay off other people's debts

    Explanation:

    Next answer is they were upset at higher taxes created by Hamilton.