Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton? Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views
Conflict of Views Hamilton Born: Poor in the West Indies Wanted Economy: Based on trade and industry Loose Constructionist: If it is not in the Constitution it does not mean you can’t do it Jefferson Born: Wealthy in Virginia Wanted Economy: Based on agriculture (farming) Strict Constructionist: You can only do what the Constitution says word for word
Conflict of Views Hamilton Government Power: Strong Federal Government Afraid of: Mob rule In favor of: National Bank Envisioned: A Republic of wealthy elite Jefferson Government Power: Strong state and local governments Afraid of: Absolute rule (tyrant) Against: National Bank Envisioned: A democracy of farmers