Alexander HamiltonThomas Jefferson FederalistRepublican
● Economy: modern, industrial, cities Alexander Hamilton Federalist
● Economy: modern, industrial, cities Alexander Hamilton Federalist
Thomas Jefferson=Republican – Economy: agricultural, rural, community of independent landowners.
● Government: strong, central, supports industry; tied to wealthy Alexander Hamilton = Federalist
Thomas Jefferson = Republican – Government: weak, responsive to people
● In Favor of National Bank of U.S. Alexander Hamilton Federalist
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● Against National Bank of U.S. Thomas Jefferson Republican X
Federalist = Broad Interpretation
Republican = Narrow interpretation of the Constitution. Government can only do what is explicitly stated in the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton Federalist – Supported British in European War.
Thomas Jefferson Republican – Supported French in European War.
Those who do not industrialize become hewers of wood and haulers of water.
Alexander Hamilton
While we have land to labor then, let us never wish to see our citizens occupied at a work-bench, or twirling a distaff....For the general operations of manufacture, let our workshops remain in Europe....The mobs of great cities add just so much to the support of pure government, as sores do to the strength of the human body.
Thomas Jefferson
I look at constitutions with sanctimonious reverence, and deem them like the ark of the covenant, too sacred to be touched.
Thomas Jefferson
Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.
Alexander Hamilton
Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies.
Thomas Jefferson
The people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a distinct permanent share in the government.
Alexander Hamilton
Enlighten the people, generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like spirits at the dawn of day.
Thomas Jefferson