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

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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: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton?

Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views

Conflict of ViewsHamiltonBorn:• 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 ViewsHamilton

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