Compare and contrast the Hamilton and Jefferson debates. What was the conflict? Hamilton and Jefferson were both appointed to Washington’s cabinet. Hamilton was the secretary of the treasury and Jefferson became the secretary of state. Creating a cabinet was only one of several precedents set by Washington in areas where the Constituton was silent or unclear. Hamilton and Jefferson had very different opinions. This undoubtedly caused them to debate heavily during the times they served
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Thomas Jefferson Everywhere in American history‚ there are differences in ideas on how to run a country. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were no exception while they were members of George Washington’s cabinet. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton both had opposite views on how to run the country. Jefferson was the Secretary of State and an Anti-Federalist and Hamilton was Treasure of State and a Federalist making them opposite political parties and hating each other. The Federalist were
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Alexus Moore Jefferson Davis was a complicated man who accomplished a lot during his lifetime. Many historians debate about the kind of man this Confederate President was; whether he was a man of many ideas or just an insecure man who just did what he was told. This man‚ whom many call an “enigma‚” went through life looking up to great men and always doing what those men thought was best (pg. 4‚ line 5). The three essays written by William C. Davis tell a story of Jefferson Davis’s life and in
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In 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became the President‚ he recognized major changes in the US government. The Federalist Party was weakening at a high rate. Jefferson’s views and opinions were very from the Federalist Party. He believed in a smaller government and a more equal economy for all classes. During his presidency‚ his greatest achievement was most likely the Louisiana Purchase. This is where for only 15 million dollars; the United States purchased a large region of land left of the Mississippi
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organization was not as good as the Federalists; however‚ they had a profound group of leaders who were exceptional in state politics. Anti-Federalists were an important existence in most states. In several states‚ supporters of the Constitution agreed to provide support from mild anti-Federalists with recommendations to secure amendments. During ratification the expectation was that the Constitution would be changed to address some of the opponents’ concerns. The anti-Federalists worked within the Constitution’s
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Jeffersonian Republicans vs. Federalists In regards to the United States constitution‚ Jeffersonian Republicans have been known as strict constructionists who had a narrow interpretation of the constitution following it to an extreme power. This was in opposition to the Federalists who had often followed a loose construction policy. And to a certain extent‚ the characterization of both of these parties was for the most part accurate during the presidencies of both Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Though
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An Analysis of Jefferson Davis By: Blayden McLeod History 131-2101 John D. Sulentic September 3 Thesis Statement: Jefferson Davis was a very incompetent President and showed it by his policies and lack of action during the Civil War Jefferson Davis was born June 3rd‚ 1808 on a small farm in southwestern Kentucky from his parents Samuel Davis and Jane Cook Davis. After spending most of his childhood life in the southern frontier of Mississippi‚ he decided to receive a quality education‚ mainly
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assertion that Democratic-Republicans were strict interpreters of the Constitution while Federalists were not are only somewhat accurate. The Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Kercheval is of particular interest because Jefferson outright states “...I know also‚ that the laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind”. This is somewhat different from the traditional image of Jefferson interpreting the constitution as absolute under any circumstances. The fact that
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The federalist were mainly where the person that supported the constitution and was ready to approve it. Imagine living in Florida where it’s a very hot state‚ with a beautiful beach and many people with unique diversity. The kids running around the park without a care in the world. When you get home from a long day at work and you sit down on your favorite coach waiting for the Golden State Warriors game to come on. You see your friend telling you the warriors might lose against the Washington
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Within the federalist papers‚ there is discussion of improvements in political science in republican government. Publius first discusses improvements in political science in regards to an extended republic in Federalist 9‚ then builds on his arguments in Federalist 10 and 51. In Federalist 9‚ there are five specific improvements to the science of politics that are discussed. These improvements are separation of powers‚ legislative checks and balances‚ an independent judiciary‚ representation‚ and
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