When the Continental Congress proposed a 5 percent duty on imported goods the states responded by
a. agreeing to the proposal quickly, because they realized the government needed money quickly
b. agreeing to the proposal, but only after long and bitter debate
c. voting the proposal down when it was first suggested, but finally agreeing to it when it came up a second time
d. voting the suggestion down both times that it came before the Congress
e. calling for the resignation of Alexander Hamilton
Answer: B