MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Question
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“I believe only the wealthy and educated are capable of making good decisions and thus should work for the national government!” Who would say this?
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Alexander Hamilton
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Thomas Jefferson
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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: -Hamilton and the Federalists wanted a strong central government, run by well-educated property owners.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hamilton and his associates, typically urban bankers and businessmen, then formed the Federalist Party to promote their shared political ideas. Federalists believed in a centralized national government with strong fiscal roots. In addition, the Federalists felt that the Constitution was open for interpretation.
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