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?