The U.S. economy should be based on agriculture.

Born in the West Indies and sent to New York for school

A strong national government will unite the states and keep order among the people who are selfish and inexperienced.

The federal government should pay back the debt.

Informed citizens can make good decisions for themselves & their country.

The U.S. should have an economy based on business, manufacture, and trade.

The Constitution does not forbid the creation of a national bank.

Not a good speaker, but was a good writer

We should support the French effort for freedom, even if some nobles have to die.

The national government should be small and its power should be limited to allow people to enjoy the blessings of liberty.

Wealthy, educated people are the best people to lead the country, because they have the time, education, and experience to do so.

We should strengthen our ties with the most powerful trading nation in the world.

Southern states like Virginia have already paid back most of their debt. It would be unfair for southern states if the federal government paid the war debt.