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Jefferson owned slaves. Hamilton was the abolitionist. He thought slavery was a waste of potential talent.

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Why did Thomas Jefferson not like Hamilton?

because he was black I think it's fair to ignore the first answerer. There's no real reason that I'm aware of except that they simply disagreed about nearly everything. Jefferson wanted to spread the power, but Hamilton wanted to keep amongst a few elites. Jefferson feared tyranny, but Hamilton feared anarchy. Jefferson was free and creative, but Hamilton was neat and organized. Jefferson wore plainer clothes; Hamilton dressed more formally. Jefferson supported farming; Hamilton, manufacturing. Jefferson = strict construction; Hamilton = loose construction. The list goes on.


What social class did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson favor?

Alexander Hamilton favored the elite, or wealthy class, while Thomas Jefferson was more in favor of the less fortunate, unlike himself.


Why was Alexander Hamilton glad Thomas Jefferson did not go to the constitutional convention?

Alexander Hamilton was glad Thomas Jefferson did not attend the Constitutional Convention because he believed Jefferson's strong anti-federalist views could have undermined the formation of a strong central government. Hamilton, a proponent of a robust federal structure, feared that Jefferson's presence might have led to more emphasis on states' rights and less focus on national unity. Additionally, Hamilton saw Jefferson as a rival, and Jefferson's absence allowed Hamilton to push for his vision without significant opposition.


Who was the secretary of state Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton?

Thomas Jefferson was the Secretary of State. Hamilton was the Secretary of Treasury.


How did Hamilton and Jefferson differ in their interpretation if the constitution?

Hamilton was loose, whereas Jefferson was strict in interpreting the Constitution.

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How did Hamilton and Jefferson view government?

Hamilton was more for the rich people and jefferson was more for the middle class and lower class.


What ways Hamilton and Jefferson disagree on the economy is?

Hamilton believed it was all in the industries while Jefferson believed and favored more the agricultural economy


How do you use the word abolitionist in a sentence asentence?

Thomas Jefferson was originally an abolitionist.


Why did Thomas Jefferson not like Hamilton?

because he was black I think it's fair to ignore the first answerer. There's no real reason that I'm aware of except that they simply disagreed about nearly everything. Jefferson wanted to spread the power, but Hamilton wanted to keep amongst a few elites. Jefferson feared tyranny, but Hamilton feared anarchy. Jefferson was free and creative, but Hamilton was neat and organized. Jefferson wore plainer clothes; Hamilton dressed more formally. Jefferson supported farming; Hamilton, manufacturing. Jefferson = strict construction; Hamilton = loose construction. The list goes on.


How was Jefferson and Hamilton different?

i hate history who cares how Jefferson and hamilton were different...


How did the opinions of Jefferson and Hamilton regarding the debt differ?

The opinions of Jefferson and Hamilton about the public differed because Jefferson was more a man of the people who felt that people should not have debt, and that it only hurt them and the country as a whole. On the other hand Hamilton had a plan that depended on a certain amount of the actual public debt itself, so he did not want to get rid of it.


What did Jefferson think Hamilton's excise tax?

Jefferson thought it could work. In other words, Jefferson sided with Hamilton.


Who does Madison agree with Hamilton or Jefferson?

Jefferson.


Why did Hamilton encourage federalist to vote for Jefferson instead of burr?

Although Hamilton disliked Jefferson he thought Jeffersons veiws, were better for the country


What did Jefferson think of Hamilton?

Jefferson disliked Hamilton because they were political rivals and had opposing views


What social class did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson favor?

Alexander Hamilton favored the elite, or wealthy class, while Thomas Jefferson was more in favor of the less fortunate, unlike himself.


Do you prefer Hamilton or Jefferson's vision of the US?

Hamilton