HAMILTON V. JEFFERSON DEBATE c. 1800

DEBATE SETTING  The setting for the debate is the Congress during the 2 nd Administration of George Washington. The two factions, one led by Alexander Hamilton, the other led by Thomas Jefferson, are discussing the issues vital to the welfare of the American Republic. Each group recognizes that compromise is necessary. Each group, however, is fighting to salvage as much of their program as possible.

INSTRUCTIONS  Students will be divided into two factions: Jefferson and Hamilton.  As historians you must understand the political views of each man.  Students will be split into committees and assigned to an individual.  Vote on the multiple choice questions, trying to get the answer that will make up your program.  Students will be divided into two factions: Jefferson and Hamilton.  As historians you must understand the political views of each man.  Students will be split into committees and assigned to an individual.  Vote on the multiple choice questions, trying to get the answer that will make up your program.

INSTRUCTIONS  Once your committee is assigned an individual, review all the topics and decide which are important.  Remember this is a political debate.  Therefore your committee may employ any means short of violence to have their program adopted, ie. deception, reason, trades, and promises.  Once your committee is assigned an individual, review all the topics and decide which are important.  Remember this is a political debate.  Therefore your committee may employ any means short of violence to have their program adopted, ie. deception, reason, trades, and promises.

DEBATE RULES  Each team will choose three (3) talking points to argue during the debate.  Each team will be granted 18 minutes to argue their talking points.  Opposing teams will have a chance to rebuttal, using a minimum of 2 minutes.  Teams will end the debate with a summative, closing argument.  Each team will choose three (3) talking points to argue during the debate.  Each team will be granted 18 minutes to argue their talking points.  Opposing teams will have a chance to rebuttal, using a minimum of 2 minutes.  Teams will end the debate with a summative, closing argument.

IMPLEMENTING YOUR PROGRAM  At the end of the debate, each team will choose five (5) MC topics to bring to a bi-partisan vote.  In order for each “bill” to be passed, it must be approved by a 2/3 majority (6 of 9)  The 10 Bills will be voted on and scored to help determine the debate winner.  At the end of the debate, each team will choose five (5) MC topics to bring to a bi-partisan vote.  In order for each “bill” to be passed, it must be approved by a 2/3 majority (6 of 9)  The 10 Bills will be voted on and scored to help determine the debate winner.