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APUSH COMPARING THE IDEALS OF HAMILTON & JEFFERSON

Hamilton: Nature of Human Beings He generally had a negative view of people Argued that people were motivated most often by their passions and self-interests Thought only the elite had the capability of governing effectively

Jefferson: Nature of Human Beings Had generally a positive view of people Thought the “common man” could make good decisions if “he” were provided with proper information Believed in democracy Worried that power in the hands of the few (elite) would lead to corruption

Hamilton: Best Type of Government Strong supporter of a powerful federal government Thought power should be concentrated in the hands of a few capable men Believed only the elite could make good decisions Sharp critic of the Articles of Confederation

Jefferson: Best Type of Government Strong supporter of giving much power to the states and keeping the federal government small Thought government power should be given to the people Acknowledged that the Articles of Confederation had problems, but liked that they gave states much power

Hamilton: Political Party & Its Ideas Member of the Federalist Party Federalists believed in strong federal government, fewer states’ rights and a “loose” interpretation of the Constitution

Jefferson: Political Party & Its Ideals Member of the Democratic-Republican Party Democratic-Republicans believed in strong states’ rights, limited power for the federal government and a “strict” interpretation of the Constitution

Hamilton: Ideal Economy Supported a strong industrial nation Believed that industrial leaders should direct the nation’s economy Favored a government sponsored national bank to support industrial businesses

Jefferson: Ideal Economy Envisioned an agricultural society of small, independent farmers Believed this would lead to nationwide prosperity Thought the federal government should stay out of economic matters

Hamilton: View on the Constitution Strong supporter of the Constitution Had a broad or “loose” interpretation of the Constitution Believed federal government had wideranging powers due to the clause allowing Congress to make any law “which shall be necessary and proper”

Jefferson: View on the Constitution Generally accepted the Constitution, but was concerned the president was too powerful Promoted the Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties Had a narrow or “strict” interpretation of the Constitution Believed powers not specifically given to the federal government belonged “to the states respectively, or to the people”

Who Said It? Hamilton or Jefferson

“All communities divide themselves into the few and the many. The first are the rich and well born; the other, the mass of people…the people are turbulent and changing; they seldom judge or determine right. Give therefore to the first class a…permanent share in the government…they therefore will ever maintain good government. ” Hamilton

“Our country is too large to have all affairs directed by a single government. ” Jefferson

“The small landowners are the most precious part of the state. ” Jefferson

“It must be by this time evident to all men…that the Articles of Confederation is a system so radically vicious and unsound as to admit…an entire change. ” Hamilton

“The superiority…enjoyed by nations that have…perfected a branch of industry, constitutes a…formidable obstacle. ” Hamilton

“I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that all powers not delegated (given) to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people…” Jefferson

“I am not among those who fear the people. They, not the rich, are our dependence for continued freedom. ” Jefferson

Hamilton & Jefferson Chart Hamilton Nature of Human Beings Best Type of Government Political Party & Its Ideal Economy View on the Constitution Jefferson