Hamilton vs Jefferson

Open Ended

Why was the rivalry between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson significant in shaping early American politics?

Multiple Choice

In what year was George Washington unanimously elected as the first president of the United States?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1792

• 1800

Multiple Choice

What precedent did George Washington set for future presidents when he was unanimously elected as the first president of the United States?

• He refused to create a cabinet

• He shaped the new nation and created precedents for future presidents and leaders

• He passed the Judiciary Act of 1789

• He focused only on foreign policy

Open Ended

Explain how the Judiciary Act of 1789 impacted the structure of the United States government.

Multiple Select

Which departments were created by Congress and who were the key members of Washington's first cabinet? Select all that apply.

• Treasury Department - Alexander Hamilton

• State Department - Thomas Jefferson

• War Department - Henry Knox

• Justice Department - John Adams

Multiple Choice

Hamilton and Jefferson were the most influential members of Washington’s cabinet. What was one major difference in their views on the role of government?

• Hamilton believed in a strong national government, while Jefferson believed in strong state governments.

• Hamilton wanted a farming-based economy, while Jefferson wanted an industry-based economy.

• Hamilton supported strict interpretation of the Constitution, while Jefferson supported loose interpretation.

• Hamilton was Secretary of State, while Jefferson was Secretary of Treasury.

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Alexander Hamilton believed the Constitution should be

interpreted to allow the government to respond to issues.

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the economic visions of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson for the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the belief of a strict constructionist regarding the powers of the federal government?

• The federal government only has the power specifically stated in the Constitution.

• The federal government has all the power except what is forbidden by the Constitution.

• The national government should have more power than the states.

• The federal government should control all aspects of state government.

Open Ended

Explain the main disagreement between Hamilton and his opponents regarding the assumption of state debts after the Revolutionary War.

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A tariff is a tax on goods that are

into a country.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the protective tariff proposed by Hamilton is correct?

• It was intended to promote American industry.

• It was supported by southern states.

• It was opposed by northern states.

• It only benefited farmers.

Open Ended

Why do you think the southern states opposed the protective tariff?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons Hamilton supported the creation of a national bank?

• To control the economy

• To regulate currency

• To give more power to bankers in cities

• To help states work together

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason Hamilton supported the creation of the First Bank of the United States?

• To give the federal government a place to deposit tax dollars

• To limit the power of the federal government

• To support only state governments

• To oppose the Constitution

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements describe Jefferson's views as opposed to Hamilton's?

• Jefferson wanted to protect the states' powers.

• Jefferson had faith in the common people.

• Jefferson wanted agriculture to be the backbone of the economy.

• Jefferson wanted a strong federal government.

Multiple Choice

Which political party did Hamilton form?

• Federalist Party

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

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The Democratic-Republican Party, formed by Jefferson, supported strong

governments.

Open Ended

Explain how the disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson led to the formation of the first political parties in the United States.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were characteristics of the Federalist Party?

• Supported industry and trade

• Pro-British

• Strong national government

• Farmers in the country

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference in economic policy between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

• Federalists supported farmers, while Democratic-Republicans supported manufacturers.

• Federalists favored merchants and trade, while Democratic-Republicans favored farmers and craft workers.

• Federalists opposed banks, while Democratic-Republicans supported banks.

• Federalists wanted states to have more power, while Democratic-Republicans wanted a strong federal government.

Open Ended

Based on the views of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton, how did their perspectives on the Constitution and the role of government reflect the broader differences between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

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George Washington was unanimously elected as the

president of the United States when the Constitution was ratified in 1789.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the early political divisions in the United States, what do you think were the main differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson's visions for America?