ALEXANDER HAMILTON
THE FEDERALIST PARTY
(Strong National Government)
Born in the West Indies
Small, Slim, Handsome Man
Dressed with Great Care
Veteran Soldier of the Revolution
Personal Friend of Washington
His aide-de-camp in the War
Married into a Wealthy New York Family
THOMAS JEFFERSON
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
(Anti-Federalists)
Born in Virginia
One of Ten Children; Old and Respected
Family
Tall, 6’3” “Red Haired Wonder”
Loved to Ride, Hunt, Sing, Dance, and
Carried his Violin Everywhere
Never Served in the Military; Was a
Member of Congress
“Wealthy, Educated people have the
Believed The Bill of Rights should be
background to run the country wisely”
added to the Constitution
Was Falsely rumored to be the
A Gifted Student; entered College at
illegitimate son of Washington
Age 16
Government by the “Best People”
Curiosity about Everything; A Scientist
“We need a Strong U.S. Economy”
A Virginia Tobacco Planter
Manufacturing, Trade, Business
Monticello; The Nickel and $2 Bill
Pay off our National Debts
Wrote much of the Declaration of
Independence
Build the Capital in the South if They
Farming is most important part of the
help pay off Northern State’s Debts
economy
A National Bank
A Slave Owner
Loose, Broad Interpretation of the
Great Faith in the Goodness and Wisdom
Constitution;
of People
First Secretary of the Treasury
“Ploughmen are as Wise as Professors”
Favored Great Britain over France
Favors a DEMOCRACY of the People
Killed in a Duel with Aaron Burr
1st Secretary of State; 3rd President
Favors a REPUBLIC
Federalists are too close to a Monarchy
(elected representatives)
or rule by a King
Artillery Officer defended New York
Strict Interpretation of Constitution
Popular among Citizens of Cities near the Banks are Anti-Farmer; puts them in
Atlantic Ocean
debt
New England and the Northeast
Favored France over Britain
A Talented Teenager sent to New York
“Federalists are British Bootlickers!”
on His own for an Education
A Businessman; $10 Bill; never President States Rights; Population of Landowners
Constitution prohibited him from being
The South and Frontier West
President
Died on the Same day as John Adams; July 4th,
50 years after the Declaration of Independence.