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    Hamilton vs. Jefferson and Their Oppositions Jennifer Maine American History to 1865: AMH2010-08 February 22‚ 2013 The country of the United States had many contributing factors to become what it is today. There are two important people that pushed against each other so much when America started‚ that they helped to shape the United States towards what it has become. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were such different people that they could not help but challenge each other to be the

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    Hamilton v.s. Jefferson Alexander Hamilton was a federalist who believed in a strong central government. Thomas Jefferson was a democratic republican who wanted states to have strong power. Hamilton and Jefferson were competing to get their way. Hamilton point of view was best for America. Hamilton want the best for the country not for himself‚ he wanted to help bring upon a good strong federal government‚ and he thought that Jefferson was to dangerous for the country. Hamilton want best for the

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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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    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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    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 that Washington had the constitutional power to do this. Hamilton decided to respond; he did so by publishing articles under the pseudonym‚ Pacificus. In his first letter‚

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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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    Jefferson vs. Hamilton: Book Essay The disagreements that occurred between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton are very important to this country; they helped shaped the United States into what it is today. From the beginning of their political careers‚ Jefferson and Hamilton were on the opposite sides of the spectrum‚ always disagreeing on key issues. They had drastically different views on the new nation. Many disagreements between these men and others eventually led to the two political

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    History 1/27/11 Hamilton VS. Jefferson Both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson have different views about the future of America‚ but they both and intensions to better America by 1794. Hamilton believed in the government getting stronger with the rise of large corporations that can help provided jobs. Jefferson wanted to weaken the central government‚ and empower the states governments. Which view was more realistic and created a more secure system? With the Hamilton and Jefferson conflict‚ this

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    Hamilton vs. Jefferson During the Revolutionary- Federalist Era‚ politics‚ parties‚ programs‚ policies‚ and people made an enormous difference in how the new nation should be structured and run. During this era‚ two men in particular championed politics and their respective parties. These two men were Alexander Hamilton‚ a Federalist‚ and Thomas Jefferson‚ a Democratic-Republican. Both Hamilton and Jefferson were successful college educated intellectuals and politicians who made significant contributions

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