Grade 8: U.S. History Liberty Middle School 1 Learning Objective: Students will be able to contrast 1 the role of government according to Jefferson’s and Hamilton’s points of view 2. 1 contrast: tell the differences between 2 points of view: how people see things Concept Development: Two of the most important points of view about our early government came from Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson. They became political _______ 3 with differing points of view about the role of _______________. First, their backgrounds… Alexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson BirthCaribbean; born _______but worked to become ________ Virginia; born into a ________ family OccupationCity banker, commerce and ________ Plantation farmer, ___________ Role in the Revolution_______in Washington’s ________ Wrote the _____________ __ ______________ Role in Washington’s Government Secretary of the __________ 4 Secretary of ________ 5 3 rivals: people who see things differently from each other. 4 Secretary of Treasury: handles America’s money for the President 5 Secretary of State: handles America’s relationships with other countries for the President

Grade 8: U.S. History Liberty Middle School 2 Concept Development: Alexander Hamilton Thomas Jefferson Human Nature 6 Doesn’t _____ _the average person to do the ____ _____on their own. Argued the people would choose their ____- interests 7 _____ the interests of the ________. Thought the “_________ _____” could make ______decisions if “he” were provided with proper _____________. Believed in ______________. Best Form of GovernmentThought only the ___________ elite had the capability of governing effectively. Strong supporter of a _____________ __________ government. Worried that power in the hands of a _____ would lead to _______________. Supported giving _________ to the ________and keeping the ___________ government _______. Views on the Constitution_______ construction: The government can do whatever is ______________to accomplish the ________ 8 of what the Constitution says. ______ construction: The government can _______do what is written in the _____________. 6 human nature: what humans would do without rules 7 self-interest: idea that people will always do what is good for them. 8 intent: what they meant to do

Grade 8: U.S. History Liberty Middle School 3 Skill Development/Guided Practice: 1. Read each quote carefully. CFU 2. Decide if the quote belongs to either Hamilton or Jefferson. CFU: How did I/you identify an example? 3. In the third box, discuss how you know. Use evidence from the quote to support your answer.. QuoteWho Said It?How do you know? (Use evidence) “The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right.” Hamilton I know this because Hamilton believed that people would often not do what was right. “Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government.” I know this because __________ believed that________________________ ___________________________ __________________ “ I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” “Give therefore to the first class [wealthy] a permanent share of the government. They will maintain good government.” “All powers not delegated [given] to the United States by the Constitution…are reserved to the states or to the people.” “The powers stated in a constitution…ought to be applied liberally [loosely] in advancement of the public good.”

Grade 8: U.S. History Liberty Middle School 4 Independent Practice Use your notes to complete the following. 1. Contrast the role of government according to Jefferson’s and Hamilton’s points of view. Write a summary of their ideas. ____________________________________________________ ____________