Because they both had different ideas as to how the United States should develop. Jefferson wanted the US to remain basically an agrarian nation, buying our manufactured goods from Great Britain and other European nations. Hamilton wanted the US to become a leading manufacturing nation with commerce and industry as the main characteristics. Jefferson believed more in representative government than did Hamilton. Hamilton did not trust the citizens to be informed well enough to vote. He had wanted the US to become a sort of constitutional monarchy, with a President chosen, not elected. Jefferson favored the French at the start of the French Revolution while Hamilton looked to Great Britain to become the closest ally to the US. Alexander was angry that Thomas cheated on him with a squirrel.
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
No
hamilton supported commercial values and honored the british
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.
Thomas Jefferson's vice president was Aaron Burr. In 1804, Burr fatally shot Alexander Hamilton, the former Secretary of the Treasury, during a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey. The duel stemmed from a long-standing personal and political rivalry between the two men, culminating in this tragic confrontation.
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
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For Jefferson there was no government needed while for Hamilton a strong national government was needed.
No
thomas Jefferson and Alexander hamilton
hamilton supported commercial values and honored the british
it took place in the early 1790"s
After intense opposition between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton established the first national bank on February 25, 1791.
Conflicts within Washington's cabinet, such as those between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, led to the formation of the first political parties in the United States. Hamilton's Federalist party and Jefferson's Democratic-Republican party emerged from these disagreements over issues such as the national debt, the role of the federal government, and foreign policy. These divisions shaped American politics for years to come, influencing policies and elections.
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.
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.
Hamilton and Jefferson agreed to a national capitol along the Potomac River.