Hamilton's Financial Plan · US History

Which economic vision did Hamilton’s financial plan prioritize?

  1. A nation composed entirely of independent, self-sufficient small farmers
  2. A fully decentralized local economy based on informal, state-regulated barter
  3. A diversified commercial and industrial economy integrated with global trade
  4. An economy focused solely on the extraction of raw materials for export
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Correct answer: A diversified commercial and industrial economy integrated with global trade

Hamilton envisioned the United States becoming a powerful industrial and commercial nation similar to Great Britain. His policies were designed to encourage banking, manufacturing, and international commerce.

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