Alexander Hamilton vs Thomas Jefferson

In the early years of America’s birth there were many controversy’s surrounding

the establishment of an effective form of government that would protect the ideals that

were fought for during the Revolutionary War. After the brief career and imminent

failure of the Articles of Confederation a more specific and structured form of

government was created based upon a written Constitution. Although much more specific

than the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution still left a vast array of questions

unanswered. These led to conflicting opinions in government. During the Washington

administration two men with quite contrary beliefs quarreled bitterly over the

interpretation of this document; a document which they themselves had major roles in

writing. These two men, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton led to a great debate

in the political world of the United States. This debate would eventually form the first

two political parties o...