Two very different men and the political parties they created Hamilton vs. Jefferson Two very different men and the political parties they created

View of the Common Man Hamilton Felt the average man was ignorant and self serving. Jefferson Felt that if given good information they could make good decisions

Best Type of Government Hamilton A powerful Federal government run by a small group of intelligent, talented, elite men. Jefferson Believed in protecting the rights of the states and communities to make the decisions that directly affected the individuals.

Political Party Hamilton Jefferson Started the Federalist Party. Strong Federal Government Jefferson Started the Democratic-Republican Party. Believer in more power to the states and people.

Ideal Economy Hamilton Favored an industrial economy run by the wealthy and educated. Manufacturing/factories would decrease reliance on Europe Jefferson Believed in agriculture as the future of America’s economy Believed that the “common man” should be his own boss as a group of small, independent farmers

View of the Constitution Hamilton Believed in a “loose” interpretation of the Constitution. The federal government could interpret the Constitution to make any law “which is necessary and proper.” AKA the “Elastic clause” Jefferson Believed in a “strict” interpretation of the Constitution. The federal government only had the powers that were specifically spelled out. The states got everything else. AKA the 10th Amendment

National Bank Hamilton Supported the national bank – known as the Bank of the United States- that loaned these businesses money. We gained money through interest. Used the Elastic Clause Jefferson Did not want a national bank – thought the federal government should stay out of the economy. Felt it was not constitutional as it was not in the Constitution.

Foreign Relations Hamilton Did not support involvement in the French Revolution or the French and British War. Chose neutrality in order to trade with all nations, involvement would lead to more debt. Jefferson Wanted to get involved and help France. Felt that we owed them for their help in our Revolution.

Quick Review Who had a higher opinion of the common man: Hamilton or Jefferson? Why did Hamilton and the Federalists think that the best thing for the nation was for the Federal Government to be run by a small group of intellectual elites? What does a loose interpretation mean? Why might the Federalists have wanted to use a loose interpretation of the Constitution? (Hint: The Federalists wanted a strong Federal Government)

Who said this? “It must be by this time evident to all men…that [the Articles of Confederation] is a system so radically vicious and unsound as to admit…an entire change.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well born; the other, the mass of people…The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a …permanent share in the government…they therefore will ever maintain good government.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “The powers contained in a constitution…ought to be construed liberally [loosely] in advancement of the public good.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground-that all powers not delegated [given] to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states, or to the people.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “The superiority…enjoyed by nations that have…perfected a branch of industry, constitutes a…formidable obstacle.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson

Who said this? “The small landowners are the most precious part of the state.” Who said this? A) Hamilton B) Jefferson