What was the main reason the Federalists wanted to create a national bank of the United States Government? 1.To give more power to the state governments.

2. To issue loans and bonds to help pay off revolutionary war debts.

3. To decrease federal power in the executive branch.

4. To increase tax revenue by placing a tariff on imported goods.​

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Explanation:

answer: b.

explanation:

the stamp act was passed by the british parliament on march 22, 1765. the new tax was imposed on all american colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.