In contrast to Jefferson's philosophy, Hamilton believed that the development of _____________ was imperative to the success of the U.S.

A) a merchant society
B) commercial interests
C) agriculture
D) large plantations

Merchant Society

A social group or class comprised of merchants or traders who typically hold considerable influence and power within a given economy.

Commercial Interests

Activities and endeavors undertaken by businesses and organizations aimed at generating revenue and profit.

Large Plantations

Extensive farms, especially in the past, where crops like cotton, tobacco, and sugar were grown, often with the labor of enslaved people.