The two leaders of the parties were Thomas Jefferson, Republican, and Alexander Hamilton, Federalist. ... One of the main disagreements between Jefferson and Hamilton was that of the Constitutionality of a national bank. ... A) Hamilton, being the first Secretary of State, saw how the bank could help organize the economy. ... B) Jefferson saw the bank unconstitutional and unnecessary to the economy, whereas Hamilton saw it as good for the economy. ... Overall, the political and economic dispute between Jefferson and Hamilton was over when Jefferson won the election in 1801. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

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". ...

• Word Count: 381
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• Grade Level: High School