Which nationalist elitist wrote The Continentalist advocating a stronger national government and regulation of commerce?

• A. Alexander Hamilton
• B. John Boucher
• C. Thomas Paine
• D. James Harrington

Answer: (B)

Strong central government and regulated commerce is the lineup here. Alexander Hamilton is the nationalist elitist most closely associated with arguing for a powerful national government to manage the economy and regulate trade. His broader program centered on unifying the states under a strong federal framework, building national institutions like a central bank, and using government power to promote commerce and national strength. The Continentalist fits that pattern, advocating centralized authority to keep the economy steady and competitive. The other figures don’t line up with this particular stance: Harrington is a 17th‑century English writer, Paine is known for radical republican rights advocacy, and John Boucher isn’t the figure tied to this tract. So the author who best matches The Continentalist’s call for a stronger national government and regulated commerce is Alexander Hamilton.