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President on the 10 dollar bill?
The portrait on the American 10$ bill is Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton, however, was never President of USA; he was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury.
What did Alexander Hamilton write about executive power and the US Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton was a strong proponent for executive powers in regard to foreign affairs. He acknowledged the rights of the US Congress to use its influence on foreign policies, however, his preference was to allow the president to push the envelop as far as it could be done.
How did Alexander Hamilton help Thomas Jefferson?
Alexander Hamilton had earlier disliked Thomas Jefferson during the Washington presidency, however, when Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of votes during the election of 1800, many of the federalists during the lame duck session in the house of Representatives wanted to vote for Aaron Burr to ruin the democratic-republican party and secure a Federalist hold on the government. However, Alexander Hamilton wrote letters and persuaded enough of the representatives to vote for Thomas Jefferson, making him the third president of the united states.
What was president Harrison's first name?
Benjamin or William.There were 2 US President's with the name of Harrison,William Henry Harrison (9th US President)Benjamin Harrison (24th US President)
Is Alexander Hamilton on the 2 dollar bill?
He's not on any US coin. He's on the $10 bill.
Who led the federalist party?
Alexander Hamilton was actually the generally acknowledged leader at the height of the Federalist party's power. John Adams however was their presidential candidate in the 1795 election because he had more political seniority outside of party affiliations.
Brilliant administrator and financial wizard whose career was plagued by doubts about his character and belief in popular government?
Alexander Hamilton was a brilliant administrator and financial wizard who played a key role in shaping the early United States government. However, his reputation was tainted by accusations of corruption and doubts about his commitment to democracy due to his preference for a strong central government and elitist attitudes.
President Thomas Jefferson approved the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. He and other Democratic-Republicans had doubts about the decision however because?
While Alexander Hamilton supported merchants, Thomas Jefferson was more sympathetic toward the needs of
What group was John Jay Alexander Hamilton and James Madison in?
AnswerDuring the initial stages of the Constitution, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison were all considered Federalists. Together, the three wrote the Federalist papers, a collection of articles and writings pushing for a more Federalist government, and for the ratification of the Constitution. After the ratification, John Jay and Alexander Hamilton continued to support the Federalist party, Hamilton being the leader of it. Madison, however, joined with Jefferson in creating the Republican party and fiercely opposed the Hamilton plan. (this is 12 years after the ratification)
Why was Alexander Hamilton rich or poor?
Alexander Hamilton was born into a poor family as the son of a maid. His father; however, was a wealthy plantation owner who eventually decided to send Hamilton to the best schools possible. Hamilton was very smart, and quickly made himself a fortune. He was born poor and died rich, in other words.
How did Jefferson change or not change Hamilton's financial policies after he became president?
After becoming president, Thomas Jefferson generally maintained many of Alexander Hamilton's financial policies, recognizing their importance for national stability. However, he sought to reduce the national debt and eliminate the Bank of the United States, reflecting his belief in a more agrarian economy and limited federal power. Jefferson also favored reducing federal spending and cutting taxes, steering away from Hamilton’s expansive vision of federal financial authority. Overall, while he softened some of Hamilton's policies, he did not abandon them entirely.
Alexander Hamiltons veep?
Alexander Hamilton was never president. The highest office he held was that of Secretary of the Treasury. Becoming president would involve exploiting a loophole in the Constitution (he was not born in the colonies but in the Caribbean and was only a US citizen because he was around at the signing of the Constitution), and he didn't want the job anyways.
