1. Hamilton & Jefferson Federalist & Democratic-Republican
Loose & Strict Views of Constitution

2. Washington’s Presidential Precedence
Shaped executive branch to help him make policies and carry out laws.
Three executive departments, also called the president’s Cabinet:
Department of State-to deal with foreign affairs; led by Thomas Jefferson
Department of War-to handle military matters; led by Henry Knox
Department of Treasury-to manage finances; Alexander Hamilton

3. Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton came to US from Caribbean; became Washington’s personal assistant.
He married into a rich family in NY
With their political backing, he was elected to Congress from NY
Delegate to Constitutional Convention

4. Hamilton’s Accomplishments
Writer of the Federalist Papers to get the Constitution ratified
Secretary of Treasurer under Geo Washington
Founder of the national bank

5. Hamilton Federalist View of Human Nature: Best Form of Government:
People put their own interests and personal profits first
Best Form of Government:
Country best ruled by “best people” – educated, wealthy, public-spirited men
Ideal Economy:
Promote business, manufacturing, & trade
All people should pay something to society

6. Thomas Jefferson Born in Virginia to a wealthy & respected family
Land inherited from father
Planter
Political life – not a good speaker, but great writer
Wrote the Declaration of Independence

7. Jefferson View of Human Nature: Best Form of Government:
Democratic-Republican
View of Human Nature:
Informed citizens could make good decisions for themselves and their country
Best Form of Government:
A government that governed the least with limited powers to leave the people alone to enjoy liberty
Ideal Economy:
Agricultural society and opposed the growth of business and agriculture

8. Jefferson’s Accomplishments
Negotiated the Peace Treaty of Paris to end Revolutionary War
Wrote Declaration of Independence
Secretary of State under Washington
Third president of the United States
Founder of the University of Virginia

9. Hamilton’s Economic Plan
Manage debts: National government takes on state debts—would give creditors incentive to support the new federal government.
Southern states already paid off most debt, didn’t want to pay North’s debts
National Bank: Would issue paper money, handle tax receipts, government funds
Unhealthy alliance between government and wealthy business interests; Constitution didn’t mention a national bank; power to authorize it?

10. Federalist v. Democratic-Republicans
Leader: Alexander Hamilton
Favored:
Rule by the wealthy class
Strong federal (National) government
Emphasis on manufacturing
Loose interpretation of the Constitution
Leader: Thomas Jefferson
Favored:
Rule by the People
Strong state governments
Emphasis on agriculture
Strict interpretation of the Constitution

11. What is your View of Human Nature?
Personal Views
What do you think?
Put in your notebook
What is your View of Human Nature?
What is the best Form of Government? Who should rule?
What is the ideal economy?