Hamilton vs Jefferson

Front

Business owners would support him because he promoted an industrial economy.

Back

Hamilton

Front

Who believed people were capable of making smart decisions?

Back

Jefferson

Front

He had a loose interpretation of the Constitution which means the central government can make all laws that are necessary and proper.

Back

Hamilton

Front

He believed people were selfish and untrustworthy. He thought only a small, elite group should govern.

Back

Hamilton

Front

Who formed the Federalist Party, believing in strong central government and fewer states’ rights?

Back

Hamilton

Front

Who called his party the Republicans, believing in strong state rights and limited federal government?

Back

Jefferson

Front

Who supported giving more power to the states than the federal government?

Back

Jefferson

Front

Farmers would support him because he believed in the common man.

Back

Jefferson

Front

He supported a strong central government and power concentrated in the hands of a few people.

Back

Hamilton

Front

He had a strict interpretation of the Constitution, which means the government only had the powers that were specifically listed in the constitution.

Back

Jefferson