Which of the following was an element of alexander hamilton's vision for the united states? the state governments should have most of the power. the population should be reliant mainly on farming and agriculture. the nation should be a manufacturing powerhouse. trade with foreign nations should be stopped.

Alexander Hamilton envisioned America as a country that had a strong federal government, a loose interpretation of the constitution, and a strong economy based on shipping and manufacturing. So the correct statement is the third one. All of the other statements reflect the beliefs of Thomas Jefferson, Hamilton's bitter rival during the early 1800's.