Hamilton vs Jefferson

This man was orphaned as a child living in the Caribbean Islands.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man served as George Washington's personal assistant during the American Revolution.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man was elected to represent New York in Congress after the American Revolution.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man married Elizabeth Schuyler, who came from one of New York's richest and most powerful families.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man believed that people were naturally selfish and out for themselves.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man did not believe common people should not have much power in government.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man believed that only the most educated, upper class men in America should run the country.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man favored a strong national government that could unite the states and keep order among the people.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man believed America's economy should focus on the growth of businesses, factories, trade and education.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson

This man believed America should establish a national bank to print paper money backed by the government.

• Hamilton

• Jefferson