In the early stages of the United States, there were seen to have two main leaders who clashed with different beliefs. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton saw many great visions for America’s future. They both saw different outcomes from each other, which they believed were better. Both of their ideas helped shape America into what it is today. Even though Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagreed on topics they supported, they helped create the nation into what it is today and found similarities in their ideas. Alexander Hamilton was the first secretary of the treasury during President Washington's administration. Hamilton believed the United States would surpass European countries and Great Britain in military power and economics.
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Jefferson didn't believe we should have a decentralized government. He did not want a powerful central government. Jefferson wanted the economy to be centered around agriculture. Jefferson believed in individual liberties over a strong national economy. Jefferson did not want the U.S. to become a country like Britain where the government controlled everyone. Hamilton did not agree with Jefferson about agriculture. Hamilton believed it would keep the United States poor and weak. Hamilton also thought the banks would lead to a better economy for the future of the United States. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton both had ideas for the future of the government. They had very different ideas from each other, though. Hamilton believed the United States needed a strong central government. He didn't want the states to govern themselves. Hamilton went to the Constitutional Convention and wrote many papers on why they should have a strong national government. Hamilton and two others, John Jay and James Madison, wrote about 120 essays called “The Federalist.” Hamilton encouraged the New Yorkers to approve of his constitution. Hamilton's constitution was approved by New
Jefferson didn't believe we should have a decentralized government. He did not want a powerful central government. Jefferson wanted the economy to be centered around agriculture. Jefferson believed in individual liberties over a strong national economy. Jefferson did not want the U.S. to become a country like Britain where the government controlled everyone. Hamilton did not agree with Jefferson about agriculture. Hamilton believed it would keep the United States poor and weak. Hamilton also thought the banks would lead to a better economy for the future of the United States. Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton both had ideas for the future of the government. They had very different ideas from each other, though. Hamilton believed the United States needed a strong central government. He didn't want the states to govern themselves. Hamilton went to the Constitutional Convention and wrote many papers on why they should have a strong national government. Hamilton and two others, John Jay and James Madison, wrote about 120 essays called “The Federalist.” Hamilton encouraged the New Yorkers to approve of his constitution. Hamilton's constitution was approved by New