B cannot be correct, because, even though Hamilton mentioned in his report how a variety of people could be more productive with the use of machinery, this is not the sole reason Hamilton encouraged manufacturing. Hamilton
stated how many people could be more productive if they focus on working and innovating through the use of machinery. He also mentions how the success of manufacturing industry and agricultural industry are connected. Manufacturing would improve productivity, but that was not the only reason Hamilton encouraged it.
C cannot be correct, because, although Hamilton describes in his report that women and children could be put to work, that is not his only reason for encouraging manufacturing. He sees women and children who do not work as idle and therefore often a financial burden on community. Therefore, it makes sense to him to have them work in manufacturing jobs allowing them to productively contribute to the Unite State’s economy, but it was not his only rationale.
D cannot be correct, because it is not Hamilton’s only reason to support manufacturing in the United States. Hamilton argues in his report how increasing manufacturing opportunities would invite productive laborers to emigrate from the old world in pursuit of their own trade. This increase in production could be most profitable for America’s industry and beneficial to those involved as well, but this answer is incorrect because it was not Hamilton’s only motivation.
E must be correct, because all of the above are true statements. Hamilton wanted to diversify America’s primarily agricultural economy, which would also help to try to bring an end to slavery. Improving productivity by the use of machinery was also another reason, because he knew the increase in productivity would give the United State’s economy a boost. He also saw the advantages of providing jobs for otherwise idle women and children through manufacturing. Having them work would also increase productivity. Encouraging manufacturing would also encourage productive laborers to immigrate into the United States and contribute to America’s industry and economy, because of the advantages of potential prosperity and personal independence they could have in America.