Which of the following were among Alexander Hamilton’s economic and political goals in the early years of the United States? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Hamilton wanted a strong federal government that could guide the nation’s economy. His financial program included creating a national bank, and he supported policies that would encourage industry and manufacturing. Signing a treaty with France was not one of these central economic goals, and reducing the federal government’s size ran counter to his belief in strong national authority.

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