Hamilton vs Jefferson

What words did Hamilton use to describe people? Did he think all were like this?

As generally ignorant, selfish, and untrustworthy.

What did Hamilton believe was best for the American economy?

Hamilton believed that there should be an elite few rather than any other normal population, so that they can lead America's economy.

Did Hamilton like the Articles of Confederation?

Hamilton did not like the Articles of Confederation because it gave too much power to the people and not the government.

Did Hamilton have a "loose" or "strict" interpretation of the Constitution?

Hamilton had a "loose" interpretation of the Constitution because of the necessary survival issues of the young nation.

What type of government did Hamilton support?

Hamilton supported the federal government because it has great power and is put into the hands of talent and intelligence and for all of the people.

What did Hamilton think of the Constitution?

Hamilton thought that the Constitution corrected strong problems and helps create a strong national country. Hamilton is a strong supporter of the United States Constitution.

How as Hamilton's economic philosophy similar to his political philosophy?

Hamilton's economic philosophy was similar to his political philosophy because it involves changing the rules about the Constitution and peoples rights to do things.

Did Jefferson believe in a strong or weak central government?

Jefferson believed in a strong central government because he favored the states government to have more power than the ability of the people.

Did Jefferson have a "loose" or "strict" interpretation of the Constitution?

Jefferson had a "strict" interpretation of the Constitution because the contrary of the ideas of the many members of President Washington's administration. Also limited the power of the federal government.

How as Jefferson's economic philosophy similar to his political philosophy?

Jefferson's economic philosophy was similar to his political philosophy because he always wants more power on one side more than the other. It's either more power for the people or for the federal government.

What were Jefferson's feelings about the Articles of Confederation?

Jefferson's feelings about the Articles of Confederation was that he believed that most of the power should be held in the people's hands. He feels strong about the Article of Confederation.

What were Jefferson's ideas about the American economy?

Jefferson's ideas about the American economy was that he thought that the "common man" should be at the center of the U.S economy. Also that he envisioned a country with small farms.

How would Jefferson have described the "common man"?

Something that can convince that people should be given enough information on or of an issue.

What concerns did Jefferson have about the U.S. Constitution?

The concerns that Jefferson had about the U.S constitution was that he was uncomfortable with the fact that the Constitution was placed for or to no limit of the number of terms a president can have. Also that if one man could or would be elected that man could become like a king.

What dangers did he see in a small group controlling the government?

The dangers he saw in a small group controlling the government was that the power concentrated in the hands of a few leaders that might be dangerous.

What effect did Hamilton's view have on other politicians?

The effect that Hamilton's view had on other politicians was that they didn't to have a strong federal government and fewer states and rights to the people.

What effect did Jefferson's view have on other politicians?

The effect that Jefferson's view had on the other politicians was that they should limite powers for the federal government the other political leaders agreed with Jefferson.

What were the views of the Federalists?

The views of the Federalists were that they had the same thing in mind as Hamilton and went around the nation and created the first political party together.

What were the views of the Republicans?

The views of the Republicans was that they agreed and, also that they formed a political party and they called it the Republican Party.