Jeffersonian Concept of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson both had concepts that were accurate towards the long-range view of the United States. But it seems that Jeffersonian or Anti-Federalists concepts of the United States is the one that lasted in the long run even though some of the Hamiltonian ideas stayed intact. Jefferson believed in rule by the informed masses. Basically, he believed in having a democracy, which is what we have today but it is a republic democracy. All of the citizens of the United States are represented by elected officials. Jefferson also thought that universal education & voting was open to the masses but universal education came before universal voting. Today, everyone in the U.S. has the right to and education and citizens are allowed to vote at the age of 18. Jefferson was in favor of having strong relations with the French. This helped the U.S. out in the long-term because the acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the richest river valley in the world. It increased the size of our country and a lot of out economy today is from that area. Also, Jefferson believed in freedom of speech and press. Today, many people use that 1st amendment right to voice their opinions on certain matters. Freedom of speech has also caused many changes in our laws in the U.S.
The U.S. now has also had some concepts by Hamiltonians or Federalists. Hamilton believed that political power should go to the federal government. The federal government has the power to propose and make laws and also to enforce the constitution. Hamilton also believed in a strong navy. We have a strong navy as well as an army to protect us from some foreign affairs and to protect shipping and commerce. Hamilton proposed that there should be tariffs on certain things. Many things in the U.S. have a tax on it these days to help pay for some debts. Also, Hamilton believed that there should be a loose interpretation of the constitution.
I believe that the national bank proposed by Hamilton was constitutional. ... I will also touch on some of Jefferson's points about the unconstitutionality of the bank. ... The crux of Hamilton's argument is laid out in a very simple but convincing premise. Expressed versus implied powers of the federal government. ... Hamilton used the analogy of duties on a gallon of rum to illustrate his point. ...
This book is about the Thomas Jefferson. ... Jefferson suffered the hard times of youth. ... The author researched how Jefferson became a slave owner, his views on educating and emancipating slaves, and Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings. ... The second consists of a series of closely related essays on crucial topics such as his symbolic feud with Alexander Hamilton, his views on slavery and race. The surprising distortions to be found in some of the most distinguished biographies: Jefferson's literary taste, moral philosophy and religion; his adamant opinions on women; his ...
In The Declaration of Independence written by Thomas Jefferson, he demanded the freedom of all men but blacks and women were excluded. At the end of his essay, Jefferson stated "we pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and other sacred honor" (Jefferson 229). ... Thomas Jefferson demanded in "The Declaration of Independence" freedom and equality where he claims that all men are created equal, but it wasn't true. ... In the article "Equality versus Liberty", Alexander Hamilton stated "It is an unavoidable result that as long as liberty will exists...
The Republicans, under Jefferson and Madison, believed that individual rights are imperative to the success of the union rather than a strong federal government. ... Hamilton's plan is the true federal approach to any situation that the revolutionary generation faced: put it under the control of the central government. However, Hamilton's Republican opponents, under the leadership of James Madison, purposely blocked the approval of his proposal. ... This argument between federal versus state power continued in our nation's history, and persists even until this day. ... After the...
Even Thomas Jefferson who was usually for the new government said that a Bill of Rights was "what the people are entitled to against every government on earth." (NARA Constitution) The Bill of Rights was presented to Congress on May 4, 1789 in New York City by James Madison, to ensure the rights of the people, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the right to a fair trial; to limit the powers of the government, for example, no unreasonable search and seizure and no cruel and unusual punishment; and because of political reasons, including the ongoing battle between anti-federali...