Jefferson Vs. Hamilton: Definition Of Democracy
A.P. history Unit 4 Essays
#18. Write your definition of democracy. Then use this to argue that Jefferson or Hamilton was the better spokesperson for democratic government in the 1790s.
Democracy is a word that represents principles of freedom, chosen by citizens to improve their cities and lives. It is often when the people of an area are the primary source of political power and are represented by elected representatives. Democracy is a word that is still to this day, misused and misinterpreted. Democracy is sometimes used as just a label politicians use to gain support. Overall, democracy, in the words of Abraham Lincoln is a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas …show more content…
Jefferson tried there best to be the better democratic spokesperson in the 1790s. In attempt to this, Hamilton formed the Federalist Party, and Thomas Jefferson set up the Democratic-Republican Party. Both men benefitted this country and worked hard to set up democracy. However, I believe Jefferson did a better job as a spokes person.
By the end of 1816, Jefferson, and his trusted friend, James Madison, established great democracy among the nation. The nation underwent a peaceful political change, and strengthened its nationalistic and democratic spirit.
Jefferson stuck to the principle of having a limited central government. He shrunk the size of the military to eliminate the chance of dictatorship. He lowered the national debt, repealed the excise taxes, and ended a numerous amount of federal jobs. He also purchased Louisiana Territory, which clashed with Hamilton’s views of having an industrial and urban society. Jefferson envisioned for the country, an “agrarian society of independent farmers.”
Under Jefferson, the Democratic-Republican Party urged strict construction of the Constitution. Hamilton’s proposals were claimed to be unconstitutional. Jefferson promoted state’s rights and the importance of yeoman farmers over merchants, industrialists, and bankers. Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s high tariff policies, the national bank, national debt, and navy and military spending. Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s proposals because he wanted to keep the government limited and as far away as things that would eventually lead to dictatorship
and promote corruption. Unlike, Hamilton, Jefferson believed the general public should have control on what goes on in the government.
In conclusion, democracy is a fragile thing that many people try to gain. Both Jefferson and Hamilton tried to satisfy the country with democracy. Thomas Jefferson did a better job at being a spokesperson for democracy. He limited the central government as much as he could and succeeded in keeping the country from dictatorship. Hamilton on the other hand, disagreed with Jefferson’s proposals and urged loose construction of the Constitution and advocated a strong national government, favoring industrialist, landowners, bankers and merchants. Thomas Jefferson indeed was the better spokesperson for democracy, because Hamilton favored the wealthy, while Jefferson favored in having a government that was basically a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
#18. Write your definition of democracy. Then use this to argue that Jefferson or Hamilton was the better spokesperson for democratic government in the 1790s.
Democracy is a word that represents principles of freedom, chosen by citizens to improve their cities and lives. It is often when the people of an area are the primary source of political power and are represented by elected representatives. Democracy is a word that is still to this day, misused and misinterpreted. Democracy is sometimes used as just a label politicians use to gain support. Overall, democracy, in the words of Abraham Lincoln is a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”
Both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas …show more content…
Jefferson tried there best to be the better democratic spokesperson in the 1790s. In attempt to this, Hamilton formed the Federalist Party, and Thomas Jefferson set up the Democratic-Republican Party. Both men benefitted this country and worked hard to set up democracy. However, I believe Jefferson did a better job as a spokes person.
By the end of 1816, Jefferson, and his trusted friend, James Madison, established great democracy among the nation. The nation underwent a peaceful political change, and strengthened its nationalistic and democratic spirit.
Jefferson stuck to the principle of having a limited central government. He shrunk the size of the military to eliminate the chance of dictatorship. He lowered the national debt, repealed the excise taxes, and ended a numerous amount of federal jobs. He also purchased Louisiana Territory, which clashed with Hamilton’s views of having an industrial and urban society. Jefferson envisioned for the country, an “agrarian society of independent farmers.”
Under Jefferson, the Democratic-Republican Party urged strict construction of the Constitution. Hamilton’s proposals were claimed to be unconstitutional. Jefferson promoted state’s rights and the importance of yeoman farmers over merchants, industrialists, and bankers. Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s high tariff policies, the national bank, national debt, and navy and military spending. Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s proposals because he wanted to keep the government limited and as far away as things that would eventually lead to dictatorship
and promote corruption. Unlike, Hamilton, Jefferson believed the general public should have control on what goes on in the government.
In conclusion, democracy is a fragile thing that many people try to gain. Both Jefferson and Hamilton tried to satisfy the country with democracy. Thomas Jefferson did a better job at being a spokesperson for democracy. He limited the central government as much as he could and succeeded in keeping the country from dictatorship. Hamilton on the other hand, disagreed with Jefferson’s proposals and urged loose construction of the Constitution and advocated a strong national government, favoring industrialist, landowners, bankers and merchants. Thomas Jefferson indeed was the better spokesperson for democracy, because Hamilton favored the wealthy, while Jefferson favored in having a government that was basically a “government of the people, by the people, for the people.”