Hamilton vs Jefferson in American History

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Which of the following best describes Alexander Hamilton's stance on America's economy?

He supported a barter-based economy

He believed in an agricultural-based economy

He advocated for a manufacturing and commerce-based economy (correct)

He promoted a service-based economy

What type of individuals did Alexander Hamilton believe should be trusted to run the country?

Foreign diplomats

Well-educated property owners (correct)

Politicians

Common people

Which party did Alexander Hamilton lead?

Democratic Party

Republican Party

Libertarian Party

Federalist Party (correct)

What was George Washington's warning about the formation of political parties?

It would lead to the U.S.'s detriment Signup and view all the answers

What was one key aspect of Thomas Jefferson's political beliefs?

Belief in governance by common people Signup and view all the answers

Which party did Thomas Jefferson go on to lead?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What governmental structure did Alexander Hamilton prefer in terms of power distribution?

Strong central government with most power at the federal level Signup and view all the answers

Which political party believed in the need for a strong central government?

Federalists Signup and view all the answers

Who believed that the agrarian economy of the south should form the foundation of the U.S. economy?

Thomas Jefferson Signup and view all the answers

Which party emphasized states' rights and believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

Who supported the creation of the National Bank in order to increase government control of the economy?

Federalists Signup and view all the answers

Which political party believed that small farmers and common people should govern the country?

Democratic-Republicans Signup and view all the answers

Who did Thomas Jefferson refer to as a 'monarchist' due to his belief in wealthy elites holding political power?

Alexander Hamilton Signup and view all the answers

What did Federalists believe should form the basis of the American economy?

Manufacturing, commerce, and foreign trade Signup and view all the answers

What was one key difference between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

The role of states' rights in governance Signup and view all the answers

Hamilton vs Jefferson in American History

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Which of the following best describes Alexander Hamilton's stance on America's economy?

What type of individuals did Alexander Hamilton believe should be trusted to run the country?

Which party did Alexander Hamilton lead?

What was George Washington's warning about the formation of political parties?

What was one key aspect of Thomas Jefferson's political beliefs?

Which party did Thomas Jefferson go on to lead?

What governmental structure did Alexander Hamilton prefer in terms of power distribution?

Which political party believed in the need for a strong central government?

Who believed that the agrarian economy of the south should form the foundation of the U.S. economy?

Which party emphasized states' rights and believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution?

Who supported the creation of the National Bank in order to increase government control of the economy?

Which political party believed that small farmers and common people should govern the country?

Who did Thomas Jefferson refer to as a 'monarchist' due to his belief in wealthy elites holding political power?

What did Federalists believe should form the basis of the American economy?

What was one key difference between Federalists and Democratic-Republicans?

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