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What financial issue did Tompkins face post-War of 1812?

  • Debt

  • Bankruptcy

  • Embezzlement

  • Fraud

Answer

Debt was a major financial issue faced by Tompkins after the War of 1812. The war had depleted the state's resources, and Tompkins had to borrow heavily to finance the war effort. This debt burden weighed heavily on the state's finances for many years after the war.
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