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What were the conflicts between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
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∙ 13y ago
Because they both had different ideas as to how the United States should develop. Jefferson wanted the US to remain basically an agrarian nation, buying our manufactured goods from Great Britain and other European nations. Hamilton wanted the US to become a leading manufacturing nation with commerce and industry as the main characteristics. Jefferson believed more in representative government than did Hamilton. Hamilton did not trust the citizens to be informed well enough to vote. He had wanted the US to become a sort of constitutional monarchy, with a President chosen, not elected. Jefferson favored the French at the start of the French Revolution while Hamilton looked to Great Britain to become the closest ally to the US. Alexander was angry that Thomas cheated on him with a squirrel.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoIt was over assumption, and the placing of the U.S. capital --->
The US national debt in 1790 was about 54 million dollars, and the state debt was 25 million. Hamilton advocating the federal government assuming all debt, placing it at 79 million dollars. In addition to helping states like Massachusetts pay off debts, it would also strengthen the national government, something that intensely angered Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, who were also from Virginia, a state that had paid off its debts.
Another issue at the time (back to assumption in a moment) was where to place the capital. New York in 1790 was the capital, but most people knew it couldn't remain there. Tons of places were proposed - Trenton, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, the like. One place that Jefferson and Madison supported was a city, carved from Maryland and Virginia, on the Potomac. While it was being built, they said, Philadelphia could be the capital. Alexander Hamilton opposed this, wanting the capital to be New York City, where he was from.
So, Jefferson invited Hamilton and Madison to dinner to work this out. In exchange for Hamilton's support of Philadelphia/Potomac, Jefferson would support the assumption plan with Washington, and Madison, an influential representative, would support (or at least not bash) the assumption plan. This move strengthened the national government, and Jefferson would come to regret it. It would be the only compromise the two would reach.
By the way...this is why the US mint is in Philadelphia. :) It stayed there in 1800.
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∙ 13y agoHamilton favored ason wawere surrendering only limited powers to the central government. He favored farming over manufacturing, and thus rural over urban interests.Hamilton wanted big business,big cities and a strong government.Jefferson wanted a weak government and a life with peace and nature.Their ideas were opposites.Therefore they hated each other
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∙ 15y agoThe Federalist Party was formed, in 1792, largely to pass Hamilton's fiscal program.
They were opposed by Thomas Jefferson and what is is now Democratic-Republican Party
They conflict was due to Hamilton's urban, financial, and industrial goals for the U S,
as well as his promotion of extensive trade and friendly relations with Britain
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∙ 11y agoThomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed on many things. One said left, the other said right. One said black, the other white. However, they both believed the future of the American economy depended on the people.
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∙ 11y agoIt led to the nation's first political parties.
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What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
The disagreement over the constitution between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson led to the forming of what?
No
What is the rift developed between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during 1790's?
hamilton supported commercial values and honored the british
What are the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton's parties?
Jefferson's Party - the Democratic-Republicans ** were headed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ** were in favor of a weak central government ** believed power should be centered in the legislative branch ** opposed most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (assumption, national bank) ** were in favor of the farmer as opposed to the merchant (particularly Jefferson) ** strict constructionists ** would have 3 presidents of their party - Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe Hamilton's Party - the Federalists ** were headed by Alexander Hamilton (primarily) ** were in favor of a strong central government ** believed power should be centered in the executive branch ** favored most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (how they got started) ** were in favor of the merchant as opposed to the farmer (particularly Hamilton) ** were loose constructionist ** would have 1 president of their party - Adams It should be noted that a lot of the party's beliefs came from their leaders, Jefferson and Hamilton. Not all Republicans believed everything on the above list, same as the Federalists.
What did aaron burr do that brought treason charges against him?
he (a Republican who was willing to desert Jefferson and join the Federalists) was accused of treason because he killed Hamilton (leader of the Federalists) they ran against each other in running for governor of New York and Hamilton won (he ran against Burr because he felt that Burr was unfit for the job) Burr was angered and challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton died the next day (Burr shot Hamilton)
What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
What are two differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson?
Birthday and parents.
What was the major different in political views between Alexander Hamilton and thomas jefferson?
For Jefferson there was no government needed while for Hamilton a strong national government was needed.
The disagreement over the constitution between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson led to the forming of what?
No
Political parties in the US originated with a political feud between who?
thomas Jefferson and Alexander hamilton
What is the rift developed between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson during 1790's?
hamilton supported commercial values and honored the british
When did the conflict between Alexander hamilton and Thomas Jefferson occur?
it took place in the early 1790"s
Who started the first bank?
After intense opposition between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton established the first national bank on February 25, 1791.
How did political parties start?
Political parties started with Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Both men had totally opposite views on most things(French Revolution, National Bank, XYZ Affair), causing Jefferson to start his on party, the democratic-Republicans, believing it to be for the best. That left the Federalists, who sided with Alexander Hamilton.
What are the differences between Jefferson and Hamilton's parties?
Jefferson's Party - the Democratic-Republicans ** were headed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison ** were in favor of a weak central government ** believed power should be centered in the legislative branch ** opposed most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (assumption, national bank) ** were in favor of the farmer as opposed to the merchant (particularly Jefferson) ** strict constructionists ** would have 3 presidents of their party - Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe Hamilton's Party - the Federalists ** were headed by Alexander Hamilton (primarily) ** were in favor of a strong central government ** believed power should be centered in the executive branch ** favored most of Alexander Hamilton's economic policies (how they got started) ** were in favor of the merchant as opposed to the farmer (particularly Hamilton) ** were loose constructionist ** would have 1 president of their party - Adams It should be noted that a lot of the party's beliefs came from their leaders, Jefferson and Hamilton. Not all Republicans believed everything on the above list, same as the Federalists.
What was the deal that was made between Hamilton and Jefferson concerning the capital?
Hamilton and Jefferson agreed to a national capitol along the Potomac River.
What did aaron burr do that brought treason charges against him?
he (a Republican who was willing to desert Jefferson and join the Federalists) was accused of treason because he killed Hamilton (leader of the Federalists) they ran against each other in running for governor of New York and Hamilton won (he ran against Burr because he felt that Burr was unfit for the job) Burr was angered and challenged Hamilton to a duel and Hamilton died the next day (Burr shot Hamilton)
