The Federalist and Democratic- Republican parties shaped the political parties known today. Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the treasury, led the Federalist party, while Thomas Jefferson, the secretary of state, led the Democratic- Republican party. There were different views on humanity during these times. Different enlightenment thinkers came up with these views. Similar to John Locke’s views; Jefferson believed that all men were good. Hamilton viewed humanity the way Hobbes did. He felt that men were evil and should not be trusted. Jefferson and Hamilton had different ideas on numerous topics during their time in Washington’s cabinet. The two men disagreed on ideas for the economy, the national bank, and foreign policy. Jefferson created the most enduring vision for America. One of the debates between Jefferson and Hamilton were over economy. Hamilton believed that the country would thrive in an industrial economy. He also believed that all Americans should be taxed when buying certain American products. Hamilton claimed in his …show more content…
Report on Manufactures that with an industrial economy there will be, “a more certain and steady demand.” But, he also stated that there are, “immense tracts of fertile territory, uninhabited and unimproved.” Jefferson’s plan took this land into consideration. He desired an agricultural economy that uses all of the available land. Jefferson thought it was unnecessary to have an industrial economy when they have such vast land to use. He declared in The Importance of Agriculture that an industrial economy was, “a barometer whereby to measure its degree of corruption.” Jefferson also proposed that taxes be placed on large landowners and business owners. Jefferson possessed the leading idea for the country because he was trying to improve the country without altering it so drastically, when those changes do not need to be made, as Hamilton's plan did. The National Bank was discussed over the issue on how to interpret the Constitution. Hamilton deduced that a national bank would be the best thing for the country. By creating a National Bank, this determined that the Constitution can be interpreted loosely. Hamilton also suggested putting tariffs into place, and using government bonds to raise money. However, Jefferson thought the Constitution should have a strict interpretation. This way the government will not become too powerful, and there will be power left to the states. By opposing the National Bank, Jefferson was also protecting the southern states. Most of the states in the south had already paid off the debts, so they should not have to pay more money. As a compromise, the capital was moved to the South and the National Bank was formed. Once again, Jefferson had the more enduring vision because he was looking out for the greater good of the people belonging to the country, and fought for the people who were being swindled by Hamilton’s proposal for a National Bank. There were many things about foreign policy that Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed on.
Hamilton thought that the nation needs a strong standing, permanent army. The reasoning for this was to protect the country and the trading being done overseas. On the other hand, Jefferson wanted to rely on state armies. Strong armies scared the citizens because they realized that the army can be turned against them. Hamilton also desired to have laws put in place that would limit criticism from the citizens against the president. Jefferson stood against any law that limited freedom of speech. Lastly, Hamilton wanted to stay close to Great Britain while Jefferson hoped to remain friends with France. Thomas Jefferson upheld his beliefs in protecting the common men. For this reason, he had the most enduring vision for America because he follows the foundation the founding fathers set and protects the citizens rights established in the
amendments. Thomas Jefferson had the most enduring vision for America. Jefferson's plans resemble a parent's plan for their child. Just like Jefferson tried to protect the south from Hamilton’s national bank, a parent would protect their child when someone is not giving them fair treatment. He is always looking out for the good of the people, and follows the rules that the founding fathers put in place. A parent would do the same. They would follow the rules so that the child can look up to them and learn from them. All of his plans for the economy, the national bank, and foreign policy were selfless and tried to do the right thing for the country and its citizens. This is why he had the most enduring vision for America.
There are different ways to think about Thomas Jefferson’s thoughts about power in the government. Some people thought that he was in favor for a more powerful state government. Others believe that he thought the federal government was more powerful. I believe that Thomas Jefferson altered is philosophy after entering the White House.
Thomas Jefferson was the chief opponent of the Federalists. He despised Hamilton’s plan. He and the rest of the Democratic-Republican party believed that it weakened their revolutionary ideals, specifically the idea that “all men are created equal,” because Hamilton’s plan favors insiders. They also believed that his plan divided the American people, geologically and economically. This goes against the idea of a United States of America. When writing to George Washington about Hamilton’s plan, Jefferson says, “His system flowed from principles adverse to liberty, and was calculated to undermine and demolish the Republic, by creating an influence of his department over the members of the Legislature” (Jefferson). In a letter written after Pinckney’s and Jay’s treaties were put into action, Jefferson says, “In place of that noble love of liberty, & republican government which carried us triumphantly thro’ the war, an Anglican monarchical, & aristocratical party has sprung up, whose avowed object is to draw over us the substance...of the British government” (Jefferson). This statement shows the hostility that Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans have towards the control that the Federalists have over their government and communications with other countries. The two parties have a lot of pressure and hostility between each other because they both think they believe
The Jeffersonian-Republicans (also known as the Democratic-Republicans) were opposed to the Federalists from before 1801-1817. Leaders Thomas Jefferson and James Madison created the party in order to oppose the economic and foreign policies of Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Party. The Democratic-Republicans supported the French, whereas the Federalists supported the British. Each party had its set of views. The Federalists supported a loose interpretation of the Constitution, a strong central government, high tariffs, a navy, military spending, a national debt, and a national bank (all ideas of the Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton). The Democratic-Republicans opposed all of the said ideas and fought for states' rights and the citizens to govern the nation. Originally, each of these parties stuck to their own views and ideas, but eventually would accept eachother's views and use them as their own.
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and viewed the office of the president to be strictly constructed by the constitution. He, like Washington, believed his power as president derived directly from the constitution and the affection of the people. Although he had a Whig theory he made the Louis...
Alexander Hamilton exerted the most influence in the new Federalist Party. He believed that only an enlightened ruling class could produce a stable and effective federal government. The government therefore needed the support of wealthy men. Thomas Jefferson and the Republicans defended more the rights of the common man and an agrarian society with little power from the federal government. His basic principle was "in general I believe the decisions of the people in a body will be more honest and more disinterested than those of wealthy men."
As the young colonies of America broke away from their mother country and began to grow and develop into an effective democratic nation, many changes occurred. As the democracy began to grow, two main political parties developed, the Jeffersonian Republicans and the Federalists. Each party had different views on how the government should be run. The Jeffersonian Republicans believed in strong state governments, a weak central government, and a strict construction of the Constitution. The Federalists opted for a powerful central government with weaker state governments, and a loose interpretation of the Constitution. Throughout the years, the political parties have grown, developed, and even dispersed into totally new factions. Many of the inconsistencies and changes can be noted throughout the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Your name Your teacher Date Hamilton and the Economy Since the birth of the country, there have been many influences on its development. The economy in particular is an area of great importance. Many people have been factors in the growth of the United States’ economy. Perhaps the earliest and most influential of these was Alexander Hamilton. As shown in his effective policies, such as assumption of Revolutionary War debts, practical taxation, formation of the National Bank, and views on manufacturing, Hamilton was a dominant force from the beginning.
He was bold and persuasive and his philosophies quite extraordinary for his time. Jefferson’s agricultural viewpoint was vastly different from Hamilton’s manufacturing perspective. Though they both envisioned a great and prosperous nation, they had contrasting opinions on how this should occur. Hamilton, a Federalist, believed the rich and powerful should be the central government for all people, as they knew better how to foster and protect the em... ...
In today's day in age, the Democratic and Republican parties seem to be completely diverse. These two parties have completely opposing views on topics ranging from social issues, health care, tax policy, labor and free trade, foreign policy, crime and capital punishment, energy and environmental issues, and even education. Once upon a time however, these two groups were not as polarized as they have become. Both were once a single party known as the Democratic-Republican Party, formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in 1791. This sole party favored the idea of a decentralized, democratic government. They despised the idea of the U.S government becoming anything similar to England's monarchy system at the time. They also supported states’ rights as well as the literal and strict interpretation of the U.S Constitution. The group's purpose was to stand against the Federalists who were
Alexander Hamilton had a huge impact on the development of U.S. He proposed that the government assume the entire debt of the individual states therefore giving the power to the federal government. His debt plan was successful which made other countries to take interest in U.S. He also created the national bank which collect taxes, hold government funds and lend money. This was the first bank in America and was better way to organize its economy. The first step toward building nation's economy. He proposed excise tax to raise revenue to pay debt off. The major one was whiskey tax in which the producers were taxed not the consumers and people reacted to this aggressively leading to whiskey rebellion but government successfully collapsed the
...ons of people, the plans will never be successful and will forever be a burden on the public. Hamilton was more concerned with the government as a whole, while Madison was concerned with the people that the government will affect.
Hamilton wanted to establish a financial plan that could encourage enterprises and would strengthen the government and benefit the economy. He fought on the issue of public debt and argued that the government had to pay interest on bonds and relieve state debts. From the musical, Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton argues that assuming all debts would help the economy by lifting the burden. He states, “If we assume the debts, the union gets a new line of credit, and a financial diuretic. How do you not get it? If we’re aggressive and competitive, the union gets a boost. You’d rather give it a sedative?”(Hamilton, Cabinet Battle #1). Then, Hamilton and Jefferson agreed on a bargain, in which southern states would support the state debts and in return, the capital would move the south. In addition, Congress approved Hamilton’s plan to raise revenues and income would come from tariffs. Overall, Hamilton was very successful because the tariffs would raise money and encourage manufacturing in America, which would strengthen the American
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Jefferson’s beliefs in local self government created differences between himself and Alexander Hamilton which created the Federalists (Hamilton followers) and the Democrat Republican’s (Jefferson followers).