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Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton?

Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton?. Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views. Conflict of Views. Hamilton . Jefferson. Born: Wealthy in Virginia Wanted Economy: Based on agriculture (farming) Strict Constructionist: You can only do what the Constitution says word for word. Born:

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Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton?

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  1. Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton? Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views

  2. Conflict of Views Hamilton Jefferson Born: Wealthy in Virginia Wanted Economy: Based on agriculture (farming) Strict Constructionist: You can only do what the Constitution says word for word Born: • Poor in the West Indies Wanted Economy: • Based on trade and industry Loose Constructionist: • If it is not in the Constitution it does not mean you can’t do it

  3. Conflict of Views Hamilton Jefferson Government Power: Strong state and local governments Afraid of: Absolute rule (tyrant) Against: National Bank Envisioned: A democracy of farmers Government Power: • Strong Federal Government Afraid of: • Mob rule In favor of: • National Bank Envisioned: • A Republic of wealthy elite

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