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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 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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    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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    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‚ the third President of the United States‚ and Alexander Hamilton‚ one of the country’s Founding Fathers‚ were both influential figures who strived to better the country. Jefferson believed that the power shall rest in the states‚ while Hamilton believed in a strong central government. These are only two of the differences that lead people to believe that “We should honor Jefferson‚ but we live in Hamilton’s country.” This quote is apparent in United States History‚ especially between

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    What I am writing about is ‚ Hamilton and Jefferson. Hamilton played a role in the constitutional convention. Jefferson engineered a compromise. Between Hamilton and Jefferson there are many differences. If you want to know them ‚ just keep on reading. Hamilton played a role in the constitutional convention. He wrote 51 out of 85 Federalist paper. His main problem was the national debt. Were he thought the government assume on the entire debt in the federal government and states

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    From 1789 to 1799‚ Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were powerful leaders who had contrasting views on how government should run. This time period was known as the Federalist Era. Leading up to this era was rebellion‚ the American Revolution‚ and the Critical Period. Rebellion broke out in the colonies after the colonists were fed up with being taxed without representation. This cry for freedom eventually lead to the American Revolution. The colonists vanquished the British and freed the United

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    Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed on pretty much everything; this was easily portrayed in their movements during the early stages of development in America. They had different political philosophies‚ views on long-term economic outlooks‚ interpretations of the Constitution‚ and mindsets on federal versus state power. These discrepancies‚ however‚ would eventually help in creating a more balanced government in America. In terms of political philosophies‚ Alexander Hamilton had a completely different

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    close fights between Sanders and Clinton etc. Those are all the fights in between the political parties to decide who is going to represent each party to run for president. All of the campaigns‚ debates‚ and votes for president started with the argumentative Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were not on good terms before and after the Cabinet. Jefferson said‚ "Hamilton was not only a monarchist‚ but of a monarchy corruption." (Doc 1) Hamilton also commented

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