1. Hamilton v. Jefferson

2. Flocabulary

3. Thomas Jefferson: The Man
Republican (Anti-Federalist):
Strict interpretation of Constitution
Common man is capable
Belief in democracy
Worried about corruption & power of gov.
Supported power to the states
Liked Articles of Confederation b/c states’ rights
Economy
Agriculture is key to economic growth
individual responsibility = ind. prosperity
anti- federal bank
3rd President of the U.S.

4. Alexander Hamilton: The Man
Federalist
Pro-Constitution
Loose interpretation of Constitution to stretch power
People are naturally selfish – need controlling by elite/educated
Strong Federal Government
Run by few capable educated men
Economy
Strong industry will boost trade
National bank supports business growth
"Hamilton": A founding father takes to the stage

5. Human Nature
HAMILTON
JEFFERSON
PEOPLE ARE SELFISH! FOR THAT REASON WE CAN’T GIVE TOO MUCH POWER TO THE COMMON PEOPLE!!
THE COMMON PEOPLE ARE THE BEST SUITED TO GOVERN. I HAVE FAITH IN PEOPLE’S GOODNESS & WISDOM.

6. The Government
JEFFERSON
HAMILTON
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD HAVE LIMITED POWERS AND LEAVE AMERICANS ALONE! FARMERS & PLANTERS SHOULD LEAD.
THE BEST FOR OF GOVERNMENT IS ONE THAT IS LED BY THE WEALTHY, EDUCATED, PUBLIC-SPIRITED. THE COMMON MAN DOES NOT KNOW ENOUGH TO MAKE INFORMED POLITICAL DECISIONS.

7. The Economy
HAMILTON
JEFFERSON
WE SHOULD HAVE A STRONG NATIONAL GOVERNMENT THAT UNITES THE STATES AND KEEPS ORDER AMONG THE PEOPLE. INDUSTRY IS THE KEY TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE SMALL, WITH LIMITED POWERS. AGRICULTURE IS THE KEY TO ECONOMIC PROSPERITY.

8. Great Britain & France
HAMILTON
JEFFERSON
IN THE WAR BETWEEN FRANCE & GREAT BRITAIN THE U.S. SHOULD SIDE WITH GREAT BRITAIN. WE SHOULD RESPECT BRITAIN’S ABILITY TO KEEP ORDER & DEFEND ITSELF.
WE SHOULD SUPPORT FRANCE DESPITE THE BLOODSHED OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. REBELLIONS KEEP GOVERNMENTS IN CHECK. AS WITH OUR OWN, BLOODSHED DURING REVOLUTION LEADS TO FREEDOM.

9. The National Bank
HAMILTON
JEFFERSON
THE CONSTITUTION SAYS NOTHING ABOUT A BANK, THEREFORE, CONGRESS CANNOT CREATE ONE. A STRICT CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONSTITUTION IS NECESSARY FOR ORDER.
THE CREATION OF A NATIONAL BANK IS ABSOLUTELY CONSTITUTIONAL. THE ELASTIC CLAUSE ALLOWS CONGRESS TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY LAWS, SUCH AS A NATIONAL BANK.

10. Cabinet Battle #1