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Alexander Hamilton believed in a strong national government for the US.

Although many others also supported a strong central government, Hamilton is outstanding because he was the founder and leader of the Federalist Party.

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Why did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagree on national banks?

They disagreed over the establishment of the national bank because Jefferson distrusted the government, while Hamilton did not. Jefferson's sympathies were with the debtors and farmers. He supported a broad distribution of wealth and disliked industrialism and organized finance. He believed in the perfectability of man and that the people using representatives knew best how to govern themselves. Basically, Jefferson believed that the less power the federal government had, the better. Hamilton supported a strong and active central government, which would encourage industry, commerce and finance. His sympathies were with creditors and buisness oriented people. He distrusted the people's ability to govern themselves and supported a powerful executive with an elite following. Basically, Hamilton believed in a strong and active government, which acted to benefit certain interests.


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What did Alexander Hamilton want?

Are you talking about Alexander Hamilton, the man on the 10 dollar bill? He didn't want to govern anyone. ^^ That's not what this person was asking. He wanted the rich to be in charge of the government.


Why did Thoreau believe it disgraceful to be associated with the American government?

Thoreau believed that each man was only responsible for doing what he believed was right. However, during the time, the government was using citizens to fight a war. It used them as tools rather than citizens. So any soldier participating in the war was not abiding by his own moral but following orders from the government.

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How did Hobbes and Rousseau differ on the nature of man?

Hobbes believed that man is naturally self-interested and prone to conflict, leading him to advocate for a strong government to maintain order. Rousseau, on the other hand, believed that man is naturally good but corrupted by society, and advocated for more decentralized forms of government to promote individual freedom and equality.


What was the difference between Hamilton and Jeffersons view of the common man participating in government?

Hamilton believed that the common man was not capable of making informed decisions and thus advocated for a strong, centralized government led by elites. Jefferson, on the other hand, believed in the inherent capability of the common man and valued participatory democracy. He believed that the common man should have an active role in government and that their voices should be heard and represented.


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Did Thomas Jefferson believe that the common man was not intelligent enough to govern themselves?

No, Thomas Jefferson did not believe that the common man was not intelligent enough to govern themselves. He was a strong advocate for democracy and believed in the ability of the common man to participate in government. He emphasized the importance of education and informed citizenry to ensure effective self-governance.


What is the difference between a federalist and republican?

A Federalist wants a strong national government, a national bank, and large industries. While on the other hand a Democratic-Republican wants a strong state government, opposes a national bank, and wants small businesses and farmers.


Foreign policy election 1800?

The Federalists believed in a strong, central government, while the Republicans believed in a limited, decentralized government, statesâ?? rights, and freedom of the common man. John Adams was elected in 1796 by a very narrow margin.Due to a large conflict looming with France, foreign policy became the largest issue in the election of 1800.


Why did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson disagree on national banks?

They disagreed over the establishment of the national bank because Jefferson distrusted the government, while Hamilton did not. Jefferson's sympathies were with the debtors and farmers. He supported a broad distribution of wealth and disliked industrialism and organized finance. He believed in the perfectability of man and that the people using representatives knew best how to govern themselves. Basically, Jefferson believed that the less power the federal government had, the better. Hamilton supported a strong and active central government, which would encourage industry, commerce and finance. His sympathies were with creditors and buisness oriented people. He distrusted the people's ability to govern themselves and supported a powerful executive with an elite following. Basically, Hamilton believed in a strong and active government, which acted to benefit certain interests.


According to the quotation mayhew believed that one man ruling millions of people?

was a proper method of government.