A Definite Difference Of Opinions

A Definite Difference of Opinions

During the development of the young country of the United States of America, everyone had the
ability to include their opinions on any subject. But many times, only a few voices were actually listened
to. In this case Thomas Jefferson, a Republican, and Alexander Hamilton, a Federalist, were two of the
most prominent people in the production of this government. Although disagreement was very common
with these two, their contradictions definitely attributed to the development of America.
During the first term of presidency Alexander Hamilton had the advantage over Jefferson since he
was a great ally with the president George Washington. At this time Hamilton was chosen as the Secretary
of Treasury, which was an important job. Hamilton created financial plans that would supposedly clear the
debt of the United States. During one situation, Hamilton produced a deal with Jefferson and his
Republican friends that moved the nation’s capitol to Philadelphia. But that was one of the very few
agreements between the two.
One very popular debate occurred soon after the nation’s capitol moved. It is referred to as the debate
between a "broad" and a "strict" construction of the new Constitution. Hamilton came up with a bank
proposal that would produce banks around the country. Hamilton’s idea was to keep the current of
commerce flowing, and to keep business leaders happy by building a bank capitol. Thomas Jefferson was
in great...

A Definite Difference Of Opinions

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