Why didn’t Jefferson like Hamilton?

Course of a New Nation – A Conflict of Views

Conflict of Views

HamiltonBorn:• 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 Views

Hamilton

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