14 Questions
What was George Washington's warning about the formation of political parties?
It would lead to the downfall of the U.S. government
Which political party did Alexander Hamilton lead?
Federalist Party
What was the focus of Alexander Hamilton's political beliefs?
America's economic plan
Who did Alexander Hamilton believe should be trusted to run the country?
Well-educated property owners
What kind of economy did Alexander Hamilton believe would provide a strong foundation for America?
Manufacturing and commerce-based economy
Why couldn't men who did not own property vote during Hamilton's lifetime?
Hamilton believed that only property owners should have suffrage
Which political figure famously warned against the formation of political parties?
George Washington
What did Thomas Jefferson believe should form the foundation of the economy?
Agrarian economy of the south
Which party wanted to create a national bank to increase the government's control of the economy?
Federalists
Who believed that wealthy elites should not be the only ones with political power?
Thomas Jefferson
Which party believed in a strong central government and loose interpretation of the Constitution?
Federalists
Who believed that the government should be smaller to protect individual freedoms?
Democratic-Republicans
Which party opposed a strong central government and emphasized states' rights?
Democratic-Republicans
Who supported the creation of the National Bank and believed it would be a safe place to keep money?
Alexander Hamilton
Test your knowledge of the differing political perspectives of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, both key figures in the writing of the United States Constitution. Learn about their roles as advisors to George Washington and their contrasting viewpoints that shaped early American politics.
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