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Why do you think Washington chose Jefferson and Hamilton for important cabinet positions?
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∙ 9y ago
There is a saying about keeping your friends near and your enemies closer. Jefferson and Hamilton were strong anti federalist and it seems that Washington was smart enough to keep them near rather than to let them roam around on the edges to cause problems . Hamilton also hated Adams and eventually Jefferson does as well. Washington didn't care much for Adams and ignored him so they all had that in common. Politically Washington was pretty savvy and astute when it come to controlling people and Congress.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agohe was beast!
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What did the political difference's between Hamilton and Jefferson lead to?
It lead to Thomas Jefferson asking to resign from President Washington's cabinet on December 31, 1793 due to Washington continually accepting Hamilton's program and positions over Jefferson's.
What roles did Jefferson and Hamilton have in George Washington's adminstration?
Thomas Jefferson was Washington's Secretary of State and Alexander Hamilton was his Secretary of the Treasury.
How many positions did Washington have in his first cabinet?
4 positions Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson Secretary of War Henry Knox Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton Attorney General Edmund Randolph
Who did Washington choose to fill these positions?
There were four members in George Washington's cabinet. These members include Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, Edmund Randolph, and Henry Knox.
Washington's secretary of state was Alexander Hamilton?
no. Jefferson was secretary of state. Hamilton was secretary of treasury.
Who was Hamilton's primary political rival while serving in Washington's cabinet?
thomas Jefferson
Why did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton wrote letter to George Washington?
To persuade George Washington
Who helped George Washington?
a french guy
Washington secretary of treasury?
President George Washington created a lot of institutions and traditions as the first president. One of the traditions he began was the presidential appointment of cabinet positions. Washington appointed four people to cabinet positions. His Secretary of the Treasury was Alexander Hamilton, the guy on the $10 bill.Rounding out the cabinet was Thomas Jefferson as the Secretary of State, Henry Knox as Secretary of War, and Edmond Randolph as the Attorney General.The modern cabinet now consists of 15 positions.
Which of the following set important precedents for the executive branch of government Was it George Washington Alexander Hamilton Edmund Randolph or Thomas Jefferson?
George Washington set precedents for the executive branch.
What roles did Jefferson and Hamilton have in Washington and administration?
During Washington's administration, Alexander Hamilton was the Secretary of Treasury, and Thomas Jefferson was the Secretary of State. Washington's cabinet also included Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph.
What are the 6 founding fathers?
Washington, Madison, Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, and Hamilton
