why didn’t jefferson like hamilton? course of a new nation – a conflict of views
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Conflict of Views
HamiltonBorn:• Poor in the West IndiesWanted Economy:• Based on trade and industryLoose Constructionist:• If it is not in the
Constitution it does not mean you can’t do it
JeffersonBorn:• Wealthy in VirginiaWanted 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 GovernmentAfraid of:• Mob ruleIn favor of:• National BankEnvisioned:• A Republic of wealthy elite
Jefferson
Government Power:• Strong state and local governmentsAfraid of:• Absolute rule (tyrant)Against:• National BankEnvisioned:• A democracy of farmers