In this episode Trey and Ken explore Federalist Papers No. 11, 12, and 13, focusing on Hamilton's arguments for a strong federal government, economic unity, and the importance of a unified military and trade system. Topics discussed include:

Hamilton's views on commerce and a singular American navy
The advantages of economic unity
The importance of unity for revenue generation
The importance of unity for efficiency
Hamilton's predictions about America's global influence

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