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    views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over issues related to views of government‚ the role of government and social philosophy in foreign and domestic affairs‚ were primarily responsible for shaping the rise of political parties from 1783-1800. Originally feared by the forefathers‚ the rise of political parties emerged from intense ideological struggles over views of government between two political leaders important to President Washington’s Cabinet‚ Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the

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    Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton Jefferson and Hamilton’s ideas and ideals differ about economics. The Jefferson and Hamilton debate changed a nation in the early stages of development. Hamilton’s economic plan for the nation included establishing a national bank like that in England to maintain public credit. All of Hamilton’s arguments would strengthen the federal government’s power at the expense of the states. Jefferson and his political party opposed these reforms. Jefferson feared

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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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    Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton Lily Dugas 3 Hour 3/2/11 In the making of America‚ there were many different opinions on government. Two of the most opinionated people were Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. They both had very strong voices and were looked up to by many people. They always seemed to disagree with each other;

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    Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were completely at odds in their vision on how America was to develop. Hamilton wanted to concentrate power in a centralized federal government with limited access and Jefferson wished to diffuse it among all the eligible freemen of the time. Alexander Hamilton feared anarchy and distrusted popular rule while Jefferson feared tyranny and thought in terms of liberty and freedom. Thomas Jefferson was an agrarian soul who favored popular rule. He placed his

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    Hamilton vs. Jefferson The conflict between the Antifedralists and the Federalists had a tremendous impact on our country. The Federalists‚ led by Hamilton‚ represented the urban mercantile interests of the seaports. The Antifedralists‚ led by Jefferson‚ spoke for the rural and southern interests. The central government and its power was mainly what separated the two parties. The federalists favored how things had been formerly‚ while the Antifederalists advocating states rights. I see the Antifederalists’

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    Hamilton the better leader Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson both made large impacts on American History. They did not agree with one another in many aspects of forming our government. The differences between Hamilton and Jefferson are very profound in their personal and political views. However there views on the Bill of Rights is more evident in the course of American history. was born into modest family while Jefferson was born into a wealthy family. Thomas Ladenburg Jefferson and Hamilton

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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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    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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    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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