USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

ALEXANDER HAMILTON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On the nature of human beings, who believed ____ People are selfish and untrustworthy; only the elite should rule the national government
A
Alexander Hamilton
B
Thomas Jefferson
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamilton believed that a diverse economy would make the nation wealthy and fulfill the potential of its citizens. These visions, expressed during his life, would not be fulfilled until long after his death.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Document Though different from his vision, Hamilton thought it “better than nothing, ” particularly when he compared it to the inadequate Articles of Confederation that were then in effect. He urged every delegate to sign the document.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton wanted the federal government to have greater power than state governments. A strong federal government, he argued, was needed to increase commerce. It would also be able to restrain mob violence like that of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Alexander Hamilton became a leading voice of the Federalists who believed that the federal government needed to be strong. On the other side, Thomas Jefferson, a Republican, argued that too much power in the hands of the federal government would lead to tyranny.

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