Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Two men who have played a major role in shaping our nation. Like most influential men of that time‚ their ideas did not always flow in the same direction. Although Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton butted heads‚ they established many of today’s ideals. This essay will describe Jefferson and Hamilton‚ describe how they shaped the political divide as well as why we credit them with the beginning of the two political parties of today. One of the most influential
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Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were both members of President George Washington’s Cabinet. Jefferson and Hamilton had completely different views on politics. They also had different views on how people were viewed in the eyes of the government‚ because of this they each formed there own party. Jefferson formed the Democratic-Republicans and Hamilton formed the Federalists. The Federalists promoted in helping industry grow such as factories‚ in the newly formed United States. Democratic-Republicans
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When George Washington appointed both Hamilton and Jefferson to his cabinet‚ it was obvious that there would be controversy. These two men both had very different views‚ and both helped to create what we practice as today’s government. Though both made good points‚ it was Hamilton who had the right idea for government. Even now‚ his ideas are perfect for how current government should be run. Hamilton understood that a strong central government would be needed to keep the fledgling country alive
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Jefferson and Hamilton were both fundamental in the creation of the Constitution and the present government. They both agreed that the government needed some changes‚ but that is where the similarities ended. Hamilton was the creator of the Federalist Party which represented favor in strong central government‚ a Federal Bank‚ and a stable financial system. Jefferson was the creator of the Anti-Federalist Party who did not favor strong central government‚ and believed in an agrarian economy. Both
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were asking how powerful should the president be? Is he too powerful now? Today‚ in the twenty-first century‚ political scientist‚ constituent‚ and even politicians are asking the same questions. One of the most notable debates over this subject stems from a disagree between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. Hamilton preferred a larger executive while Jefferson preferred a smaller one. When George Washington declared neutrality during a war between Britain and France‚ Jefferson did not believe
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as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Two men diametrically opposed to one another‚ from birth and family‚ to the beliefs each men shared. My goal here today is to show you that these men‚ while different in virtually all surface aspects‚ they are alike where it counts. This essay will compare and contrast both men in their lives‚ beginning with their youth. Moving onto their ideals and beliefs‚ and them showing how these men are alike in their miriad of differences. Thomas Jefferson was born
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Both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were prominent members of society during the era after the revolution. Yet while these two men came from similar backgrounds and both believed in liberty and independence‚ neither of the two men could stand each other. This was mainly due to the fact that the two men had radically different views on various subjects‚ and neither was willing to give up or alter their view. Alexander Hamilton‚ one of the most important people of the time‚ was the first
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failure by strengthening the United States’ central government. As Alexander Hamilton said‚ "A firm Union will be of the utmost moment to the peace and liberty of the states‚ as a barrier against domestic faction and insurrection." In Hamilton’s mind‚ strengthening the central government would guarantee opportunity for each American citizen by uniting the general population to think and talk with a solitary voice. Hamilton had seen firsthand the political and economic confusion brought about by states’
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DBQ Mr. Riordan Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were two great leaders who had differing opinions on numerous issues. Alexander Hamilton interpreted the constitution loosely and was for a strong government while Thomas Jefferson strictly interpreted the constitution and was for states rights. Federalist ideals represented Hamilton’s opinions while Jefferson’s opposing views were found in the DemocraticRepublicans. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson had contrasting views on key issues
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involved with American lives. Also getting more involved in the American economy. Then an unexpected change within America was taking place. Minority groups within America started to gain a leeway within social equality. Whether these changes were for better or worse‚ the government involvement in American life then shaped how America is today. Now with WW2 officially over‚ America could focus more of its attention on the lives of the American people‚ or the only other superpower threat USSR. The
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