Thomas Jefferson wanted the Constitution amended to include a Bill of Rights. Alexander Hamilton was more inclined to support the wealthy elite, and had little use for the common citizen.
Hamilton lead the federalist (people for the constitution) while Jefferson lead the anti-federalist (people against the constitution or believed that the constitution did not fully protect the rights of the citizens). It was a battle of federalist vs anti-federalist.
Alexander Hamilton was a founder of the Federalist Party; Thomas Jefferson was founder of the Democratic-Republican Party. The Federalists wanted a strong central government and encouraged the states to ratify the Constitution. The Democratic-Republicans believed the states should retain sovereignty.
Hamilton preferred Federalism, he thought the federal government should have the most power. Hamilton's rival Jefferson, hated federalism and as an anti federalist was a strong supporter of states' rights.
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers along with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton, and The Virginia Plan, which included the revolutionary 3 branch government and was the basis for the Constitution.
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tariffs on imported goods the role of states' rights powers of the federal government provided in the Constitution
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
Hamilton lead the federalist (people for the constitution) while Jefferson lead the anti-federalist (people against the constitution or believed that the constitution did not fully protect the rights of the citizens). It was a battle of federalist vs anti-federalist.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison discussed the Constitution in the Federalist Papers. Thomas Jefferson led the opposition because the Constitution did not speak about individual rights. James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights and a compromise was reached.
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison discussed the Constitution in the Federalist Papers. Thomas Jefferson led the opposition because the Constitution did not speak about individual rights. James Madison wrote the Bill of Rights and a compromise was reached.
Alexander Hamilton was a founder of the Federalist Party; Thomas Jefferson was founder of the Democratic-Republican Party. The Federalists wanted a strong central government and encouraged the states to ratify the Constitution. The Democratic-Republicans believed the states should retain sovereignty.
Hamilton preferred Federalism, he thought the federal government should have the most power. Hamilton's rival Jefferson, hated federalism and as an anti federalist was a strong supporter of states' rights.
Hamilton was opposed by the antifederalists, who believed that the US would be better off with the states in power, not a strong central government. The antifederalists were led by Thomas Jefferson. Even though the antifederalists lost the argument, they greatly influenced the first 10 amendments in the US constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.
Both Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were important spokespersons for democracy, but they had different visions for the country. Jefferson advocated for a more agrarian society, championing individual liberty and states' rights. Hamilton, on the other hand, supported a stronger central government and emphasized economic development. Ultimately, the answer to who was a better spokesperson for democracy depends on one's perspective and priorities.
55 of the 72 delegates who drafted the articles of confederation, or the constitution's predecessor, although only 39 signed, as many of the southern state representatives refuse to sign due to lack of slaveholder rights. Among the signing delegates were George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.