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Ham-Jeff Debate
The Hamilton - Jefferson Debate
Dramatized at the University of Michigan by Clay Jenkinson.
Based on the video, use the chart below to summarize the viewpoints of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson on the following issues (check your answers on p. 215 of textbook):
Issue
Alexander Hamilton
Sec of the Treasury
Thomas Jefferson
Sec of State
Attitude toward the common people
Attitude toward elites
Interpretation of the Constitution - strict or loose?
Federalism - concentrate power in federal govt, or share power with local and state governments?
Republic or Democracy?
Ideal person for new nation
Ideal economy for new nation
Payment of debts - national and state (favors creditors) or only national debt (favors debtors)
Position on National Bank
Supporters
Attitude towards industrialization
Attitude towards urbanization
Public speaking ability
Attitude towards war
Foreign Policy, Allies
Home / Residence:
Region of Support:
Party Affiliation
Who do you think was right?