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Jefferson

Jefferson. Hamilton. &. Faith in the common man . Distrusted people of priviledge Wanted lower voting qualifications. Thought the common man shouldn’t rule. Felt the well educated and elite should be in power. Wanted tougher voting qualifications. The Views of Hamilton and Jefferson.

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Jefferson

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  1. Jefferson Hamilton &

  2. Faith in the common man. Distrusted people of priviledge Wanted lower voting qualifications Thought the common man shouldn’t rule. Felt the well educated and elite should be in power. Wanted tougher voting qualifications. The Views of Hamilton and Jefferson Hamilton Jefferson Social

  3. Wanted a small, weak government and strong states. Strict interpretation of the constitution. Individual liberties should not be restricted. Favored a strong central government (larger if necessary). Loose interpretation of the Constitution Felt that the government could sometimes restrict individual liberties. Hamilton Jefferson Government

  4. Wanted a nation of farmers. Didn’t want the government to aid businesses. Opposed the National Bank. Wanted less taxes and no national debt. Wanted an economy with increased finance and manufacturing. Supported aid for trade, and businesses. Established a national bank. Wanted to maintain taxes and favored having a national debt. Hamilton Jefferson Economics

  5. He felt America should honor it’s obligations to France (treaty) Felt America should support Britain. (Economic Ties) Saw Britain as our parent country. Hamilton Jefferson

  6. Supported by: Farmers people who live on the western frontier skilled artisans shopkeepers Very popular in the South, and on the frontier regions. Supported by: Wealthier people from across the country. Bankers Manufacturers, Merchants, Professionals Very popular in coastal regions (why?), and in New England Jefferson Democratic- Republicans Hamilton Federalists

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