Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of Treasury, and Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of State, were brought together in the cabinet by George Washington. ... Even though they had more differences than similarities, they each contributed to providing the foundation of the American political system. ... Jefferson saw America's future more in farming and staying similar to how things were in the present. ... Hamilton thought negatively on mankind. ... By doing this it helped shape the democracy of America to be what it is today....

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Two of the men had Washington selected, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson brought contrasting beliefs to the administration. At a young age of 34, Alexander Hamilton was selected as the Secretary of the Treasury. ... With his ideas of a strong federal government, Alexander's Hamilton political theories were rooted in a need for a powerful central power. ... He let Hamilton know of the opposition of the rest of the cabinet, and required Hamilton's viewpoint (Washington, p.276). So, on February 23, 1791, Alexander Hamilton sent his opinion on the National Bank to President W...

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The purpose of "The Federalist" papers by Alexander Hamilton and James Madison were to explain and defend the Constitution against the critics that believed it was taking away the rights the Americans had won in the Revolution. ... Alexander Hamilton and James Madison showed their support for the needed change and transition by writing "The Federalist #17" and "The Federalist #45". ...

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The American dream, just that a dream. ... So, many American unable to read or write. We the people of American do nothing to help the see that the American dream be more than just a myth. ... Another myth that America and the rest of the world hold on to is that America is a big "Melting pot". ... So if anyone could create a great government with political, cultural and economic greatness than Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton are the people I would what to set the groundwork for this government. ...

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