Thomas Jefferson Vs. Alexander Hamilton Beliefs

Jefferson's beliefs on TARIFFS

Did not want a tariff because 1. Did not believe it was Fair to the Southern states 2. Weaken the power of the states

Jefferson's view on the Issue of of FOREIGN AFFAIRS

HE WAS PRO -FRENCH because 1. MUST KEEP TREATY OF ALLIANCE 2. The French were FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRATIC IDEALS 3. The French HAD A REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT 4. Supporting The French would HELP U.S. BARGAIN WITH BRITISH

Hamilton's view on the Issue of of FOREIGN AFFAIRS

HE WAS PRO- BRITISH because 1. Britain was MAJOR TRADE PARTNER 2. TARIFFS FROM TRADE would help pay the debts 3. BRITISH ASKED ONLY FOR NEUTRALITY

Thomas Jefferson's opinion on the best type of government.

He believe in a constitutional government with a weak central government and strong state governments led by ordinary common citizens.

Alexander Hamilton's opinion on the best type of government.

He believe in a strong and powerful central government that has all the power led by an educated, wealthy Elite

Alexander Hamilton's view of the constitution.

He believed in a "Loose Construction" of the Constitution. He wanted to be able expand the power of the National government. HE used the "Elastic Clause" of the Constitution to stretch the power of National Government. He loved the constitution because it corrected the weak Articles of Confederation.

Thomas Jefferson's view of the constitution.

He believed in a "Strict Construction" of the Constitution He interpreted the constitution to limit the power and control of the National government. He believed the Constitution was for the protection of people's rights.

Jefferson's view on the National Bank

He did NOT want a National Bank because 1 Benefit only the wealthy and not the ordinary person 2 The bank was Unconstitutional "not Necessary"

Thomas Jefferson's view of an ideal economy and society.

He favored A Rural Agricultural society of small farmers, shopkeepers, and artisans. He believed Farmers were the most virtuous people in the world.

Hamilton's view on the National Bank

He wanted a National bank because 1. Collect and handle tax money 2. Print paper money a single national currency 3. Loans to businesses to grow the economy

Alexander Hamilton's view of an ideal economy and society.

He wanted a Urban Industrial Society. He favored large cities with manufacturing, industry, and trade with the smartest people on top.

FEDERALIST CANDIDATE The Election of 1796

John Adams (won) became President

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE The Election of 1796

Thomas Jefferson (lost) became Vice President

Hamilton's beliefs on TARIFFS

Wanted a tariff because 1. Pay for Revolutionary War debts 2. Strengthen the central government

Thomas Jefferson's view of the nature of human beings and Government

he believed the common man could govern themselves- wanted ordinary people to rule the nation

Alexander Hamilton's view of the nature of human beings and Government

he didn't trust the common man- wanted a wealthy educated elite to rule the nation

Thomas Jefferson's political party.

he was a Republican

Alexander Hamilton's political party.

he was a federalist.