Hamilton's financial plan was influenced most heavily by the economic system of which country?
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Correct answer: Great Britain
Hamilton admired the British financial system, particularly the Bank of England and the British national debt model. He believed that adopting similar institutions would help the United States achieve comparable economic and military power.
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