Chapter 7

Quiz for Chapter Seven Interpretations: Did Hamilton’s Economic System Endanger the Legacy of the Revolution?

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Question 1

According to Forrest McDonald’s assessment, Alexander Hamilton believed the government shouldA. support individual liberty and autonomy.
B. avoid overly centralized authority.
C. ensure government neutrality in matters of economics.
D. promote its citizens’ economic prosperity and well-being.

Question 2

Lance Banning argues that most of Hamilton’s opponents saw his economic policies asA. strengthening the power of the federal government and threatening Revolutionary goals.
B. weakening the authority of the federal government and threatening nationalistic goals.
C. celebrating the spirit of the Revolution and expanding its goals.
D. empowering the southern states and promoting agrarian interests.

Question 3

Drawing upon Forrest McDonald’s and Lance Banning’s differing views of financial policy in the early republic, which economic interests might have supported Hamilton’s agenda?A. Farmers and exporters
B. Politicians and merchants
C. Manufacturers and financiers
D. Importers and plantation owners