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so have a research project : topic proposal for history 146 and I need help with
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Political , party, federalist , Alexander Hamilton , Thomas Jefferson

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Answer:Hamilton vs Jefferson

Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were both active in the writing of America's founding document, the United States Constitution. Although they were colleagues, their political perspectives varied widely. They were both advisors for George Washington, the first president of the United States. George Washington famously warned Americans that the formation of political parties would be to the detriment of the U.S. government. Neither man heeded this warning, however, and Alexander Hamilton went on to become the leader of the Federalist Party, while Thomas Jefferson would go on to lead the Democratic-Republicans.

Hamilton's Beliefs

As the first secretary of the treasury, Hamilton centered his political beliefs around America's economic plan. When founding a new country, all political systems must be constructed from scratch. The way that these institutions are built can determine the success or failure of the country. Hamilton believed that America's economy should be based on manufacturing and commerce. He believed that trade and the production of goods would provide the American economy with a strong foundation. He also believed that well-educated property owners should be trusted to run the country. He did not feel that the common people were suited to governance. In fact, during Hamilton's lifetime, men who did not own property could not vote. He wanted the federal government to have the most power, and so sided with the Federalist Party.

Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

Jefferson's Beliefs

Thomas Jefferson was the first secretary of state, the second vice president, and the third president of the United States. Drawing on his various political experiences, he believed that the agrarian economy of the south should form the foundation of the economy. As a plantation farmer himself, as well as a slave owner, he defended the plantation system for both his own self-interest and the interest of his home state, Virginia. Jefferson believed that the general public could be trusted to govern the country. He did not believe that wealthy elites should be the only ones with political power, and even once called Hamilton a ''monarchist'' for believing so.

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