Alexander Hamilton compromised by agreeing to move the capital of the United States from New York City to a more southern location along the Potomac River, which eventually became Washington, D.C. This concession was made to appease Southern states, which were opposed to Hamilton's financial plan, particularly the federal assumption of state debts. In return for their support, Hamilton secured the necessary votes to implement his financial strategy, including the establishment of a national bank.
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