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What was the major conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
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∙ 8y ago
They disagreed on what type of government (central or state), the economy (commerce or agriculture), the interpretation of the Constitution (loose or strict), and what type of people (wealthy or common man) should be leading the country.
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∙ 9y agoHamilton favored a strong central government, with reduced power for the states. He also backed industrialization and manufacturing, leading to extensive international trade. Jefferson believed the states were surrendering only limited powers to the central government. He favored farming over manufacturing, and thus rural over urban interests.
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∙ 9y agoHamilton and Jefferson disagreed about whether or not the U.S. Constitution gave the national government the authority to create a national bank. The essential disagreement was about the power of the federal government. Thomas Jefferson was against the idea of a national bank.
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When did the conflict between Alexander hamilton and Thomas Jefferson occur?
it took place in the early 1790"s
What are two differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
Birthday and parents.
What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
What was the major different in political views between Alexander Hamilton and thomas jefferson?
For Jefferson there was no government needed while for Hamilton a strong national government was needed.
The disagreement over the constitution between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson led to the forming of what?
No
Political parties in the US originated with a political feud between who?
thomas Jefferson and Alexander hamilton
What is the rift developed between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during 1790's?
hamilton supported commercial values and honored the british
Who started the first bank?
After intense opposition between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton established the first national bank on February 25, 1791.
What event sparked the beginning of the conflict between Hamilton and Jefferson?
The election of 1800, where Alexander Hamilton intervened (after 35 ballots of delegates) in the election, but on Jefferson's behalf. He intervened again in the race for New York governor, and Aaron Burr came in last place. Burr believed him, after those events, to be the sole detriment to the advancement of his career.
How did political parties start?
Political parties started with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Both men had totally opposite views on most things(French Revolution, National Bank, XYZ Affair), causing Jefferson to start his on party, the democratic-Republicans, believing it to be for the best. That left the Federalists, who sided with Alexander Hamilton.
How was the payment of the national debt conflict between Jefferson and Hamilton resolved?
The government repaid the war debts and a new capital would be in the South.
What are the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton's parties?
Jefferson's Party - the Democratic-Republicans ** were headed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ** were in favor of a weak central government ** believed power should be centered in the legislative branch ** opposed most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (assumption, national bank) ** were in favor of the farmer as opposed to the merchant (particularly Jefferson) ** strict constructionists ** would have 3 presidents of their party - Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe Hamilton's Party - the Federalists ** were headed by Alexander Hamilton (primarily) ** were in favor of a strong central government ** believed power should be centered in the executive branch ** favored most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (how they got started) ** were in favor of the merchant as opposed to the farmer (particularly Hamilton) ** were loose constructionist ** would have 1 president of their party - Adams It should be noted that a lot of the party's beliefs came from their leaders, Jefferson and Hamilton. Not all Republicans believed everything on the above list, same as the Federalists.
