Question

Which statement best characterizes Alexander Hamilton's economic goals?

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: He wanted to establish credit in order to strengthen the national government

At that time, Alexander Hamilton held the position as  United States Treasury Secretary for the government. 
He wanted to establish credit so the governemnt could help necessary fund that allow us to build various infrastructure such as government agencies, millitary base, roads, etc.

Answer 2

The best answer is 'He wanted to establish credit in order to strengthen the national government’, but he did this through assuming states’ debt into the federal debt and created the Bank of the United States, which was funded by the government.