USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

Detailed explanation-2: -View of the nature of human beings: Perhaps influenced by his difficult childhood, Hamilton held a generally negative view of humankind. He viewed people as generally ignorant, selfish, and untrustworthy. He felt that most people’s actions were determined by their “passions” and selfinterests.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unlike Thomas Jefferson, who idealized agrarian society, Hamilton argued that manufacturing and commerce were also integral to modern economies. Hamilton believed that a diverse economy would make the nation wealthy and fulfill the potential of its citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1787, when the Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia to overhaul the Articles of Confederation, Hamilton was chosen as one of three delegates from New York. He famously made a six-hour speech about his own plan for a strongly centralized government, drawing criticism that he wanted to create a monarchy.