Question

Alexander Hamilton and Friedrich List both wrote that a strong state was necessary if a nation intended to compete with the manufactured goods of the leading industrial power of their day. The dominant industrial power at the time was:________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Great Britain

Explanation:

Great Britain was the first country that adopted the technology invented during the industrial revolution into its economy.

This makes them able to massively outperform another country in terms of producing goods /services.

Hamilton and List believe that temporarily avoid competition with Great Britain is the best decision for units States at that time. At least until the US also adopted new technologies into the economy.