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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury under President George Washington. In the Revolutionary War he fought alongside General Washington and served as his confidential aide. As the leader of the Federalist Party, he worked to create a strong central government for the new United States. He died in a duel with Aaron Burr.
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Did Alexander Hamilton believe the US Constitution was the supreme law of the United States?
Yes he did, as stated in Article VI, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, known as the Supremacy Clause, establishes the U.S. Constitution, U.S. Treaties, and laws made pursuant to the U.S. Constitution, shall be "the supreme law of the land."
Who is Alexander Hamilton James Madison and john jay?
Brief answer: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison and John Jay are famous as a group for having written the Federalist Papers, a series of 85 articles that tried to convince the people of the thirteen states to ratify the newly written Constitution in 1787-88.
Background and further information:
(The Constitution would not have become effective, and the U.S. would not have existed, unless it was ratified by the states.)
In the Federalist Papers, Hamilton, Madison and Jay argued for the necessity of a strong central government and explained various provisions of the Constitution, such as the "checks and balances" that the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) would provide on each other, why rule purely by majority might prove unfair because the rights of religious, political and other minorities had to be protected, why a republic would be more effective than a direct democracy or a loose confederation, why the country should have a one-man chief executive, and the basic concepts of federalism.
From 1783, the end of the Revolutionary War, to 1789, when the Constitution took effect, the thirteen states operated under the Articles of Confederation, with a very weak federal government. For example, even though Congress was given the power to sign treaties or declare war, this was close to useless, because all major decisions requred a unanimous vote. When Shays' Rebellion of farmers in Massachusetts arose in 1786-1787, triggered by a poor economy that resulted in turn from the federal government's failure to resolve debts created during the Revolution, and then the federal government was unable to raise an army to put down the rebellion, so that Massachusetts was forced to do so on its own, it became clear to many that changes were necessary. A Constititutional Convention met in 1787 and decided upon a Constitution, which was submitted to the states for approval.
Individually, each person was also a major contributor to the creation and success of the early United States.
Madison was most qualified to write the Federalist Papers because his thoughts on how to structure a new government had the greatest impact of anyone on the writing of the Constitution. The Constitution was ratified only because the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing certain rights to the people and to the states, were added. The Bill of Rights was largely written by Madison. Madison served in the new federal government as soon as it was created, first as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia (1789-1797), then Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809), and then as the nation's next (fourth) President himself(1809-1817).
Alexander Hamilton served in the Revolution as an aide to General George Washington. He represented New York at the Constitutional Convention and became the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States in 1789.
John Jay, who had been secretary for foreign affairs under the Articles of Confederation, became the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the new United States and then served as Governor of New York State.
Did Bethany Hamilton go to college?
No because she is a famous surfer why would she go she is already rich and famous and has a great job!!! as much as i know........
first you should figure out how to spell "college" and she was home schooled. you could read soul surfer to find out more about her though.
Why did Thomas Jefferson opposed Alexander Hamilton's plan to create a national bank primarily?
depend on a loose interpretation of the constitution
Which of these answers refer to Alexander Hamilton?
"The United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land."
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Create a line of credit by going into debt to a European nation. Holland I believe was the first nation to loan us cash.
Why were Alexander Hamilton's plans to tax the American people opposed by many southerners?
They did not want to bail the northerners out.
What As secretary of the Treasury what was Alexander Hamilton's main job?
Alexander Hamilton's main job as Secretary of the Treasury was to deal with the government's financial issues.
How did Alexander hamilton use the theory of capitalism to make the US a financial success?
he used it to borrow money from the country itself and give it to other states which he borrowed it from.
Was Hamilton's proposal to solve the nation's financial problems good?
He solved the 3 points of view with money
What did Alexander Hamilton write about executive power and the US Constitution?
Alexander Hamilton was a strong proponent for executive powers in regard to foreign affairs. He acknowledged the rights of the US Congress to use its influence on foreign policies, however, his preference was to allow the president to push the envelop as far as it could be done.
Dedication of Alexander Hamilton in the US?
Hamilton is on the 10 dollar bill and has a statue outside of the Treasury Building.
What kind of accent did Alexander Hamilton have?
His father, James was from Scotland and his mother was French Huguenot from the Caribbean island of Nevis. There is no record, from thorough study of Hamilton's and other's papers that described anything about an accent. Alexander's father left the family when he was 8 and his mother died when he was 11. He arrived in NY when he was 15 years old.
EVERYTHING. Jefferson manipulated the ignorance of masses for his own benefit, despite his portrayal as a freedom loving democratic republican by many historians. Hamilton hated Jefferson's tactics and found them dishonest. He didn't believe in beguiling the public, and was not a great politition, but rather a great statesman. He did not value public opinion, and was not interested in seeking its approval. He saw the masses, not incorrectly, as ingnorant, uneducated creatures without much civilized reason or behavioral restraint. He looked to protect the rights of those who thought for themselves, took initiatives in society, and became leaders, without discrimination based on race, religion, wealth, and family. He, more than the slave owning Jefferson, was a protector of democracy- perhaps not a "true" democracy, but one that would allow people from all rings of society to excell in their choice of feild.
Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
His law office was in New York City and that was where he lived, but near the end of his life he lived in upstate New York, near Albany.
One major reason that Alexander Hamilton proposed a national bank was to?
Improve the economic position of the United States government
What is a reason that some people did not like Alexander Hamiltons idea in 1790?
The reason that some people did not like Alexander Hamilton's idea in 1790 is because they were opposed of Hamilton's plan to pay off debts. Many war debts were already fulfilled in the South. The North was still obligated to pay their debt and Hamilton felt aiding in paying off this debt would be beneficial for the economy. The South however was opposed due to the fact they already contributed into paying off their debt.
