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    signing of the declaration of independence‚ so much has changed. Around the time of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton is when the foundation for our current government was created. Both of these men contributed to what will become the United States‚ Jefferson was a Republican who believed in the common man‚ and Hamilton was a Federalist who believe in Aristocracy (government controlled by the rich). Hamilton had the right idea‚ the educated and rich should govern‚ simple people like farmers‚ shouldn’t

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    Gonzalez‚ Nathaly Per. 3 Essay 1: Alexander Hamilton vs. 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

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    Alexander Hamilton helped shape America as a founding father‚ in ways such as politics and government. One of the most famous quotes from him is “Those who stand for nothing fall for anything” (Alexander Hamilton). Born on the small West British Indies island of Nevis‚ Alexander was made to be a historical figure of importance. He had shown signs of great intelligence starting after a hurricane hit his hometown‚ and he wrote essays non-stop. He was one of the hardest working founding fathers

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    Jefferson vs. Hamilton Democratic Republican vs. Federalist Jefferson Image Jefferson acted with democratic simplicity; he made his image plain and disliked people claiming positions that they didn’t deserve. He won the 1804 reelection easily Jefferson eliminated the feeling of majesty surrounding presidency Views He was a political genius‚ and worked as leader of his party to give the Republicans in Congress direction. Money Washington and Adams had increased national debt and taxation

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    Farewell Address  Avoid long-term permanent alliances  Be aware of political parties  Leaves and goes back home  Dies in 1799 Election of 1796 • John Adams - federalist • Thomas Jefferson - democratic republican • John Adams wins the Presidency and takes the Oath to Office in March Hamilton runs a group called “The High Federalists” (war like federalists) The XYZ Affair:  John Adams sends John Marshall to meet the French Foreign Minister - Maurice Talleyrand  Maurice Talleyrand

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    believe that Thomas Jefferson is the best leader America has had. Jeferson has helped america grow before he became president and even after. He did many things that has helped shape america. Thomas Jefferson is the best leader america had becuase he Contributed to our education‚ Wrote the declaration of indedependence‚ and expanded our nation. Thomas Jefferson contributed to our education in multiple ways. He loved to learn and liked to share knowledge as well. Jefferson built the University

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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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    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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    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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    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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