USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which two of the following are MAIN ideas of the article?1. Hamilton’s family was very poor when he was young.2. Hamilton went to King’s College in New York when he was around 16 years old.3. Hamilton was important to America during and after the Revolutionary War.4. Hamilton supported and worked hard for the Constitution.
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
3 and 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Unlike Thomas Jefferson, who idealized agrarian society, Hamilton argued that manufacturing and commerce were also integral to modern economies. Hamilton believed that a diverse economy would make the nation wealthy and fulfill the potential of its citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -He envisioned a central government led by an energetic president, a strong national defense, and an industrial economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton’s vision for reshaping the American economy included a federal charter for a national financial institution. He proposed a Bank of the United States. Modeled along the lines of the Bank of England, a central bank would help make the new nation’s economy dynamic through a more stable paper currency.

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