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Hamilton And Jefferson

All throughout the history of America and other country’s history there have been different major view points.   Many come out during elections, but no matter what government is always a very touchy subject.   Even people with blurred views get heated about what they believe in and what they believe is completely wrong.   The Republicans all preach one way and the Democrats the other.   Which is right and which is wrong?   While some say the excise tax and the French revolution were the strongest oppositions, most argue states rights contributed more to the disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson.  
The topic of states rights were touchy in the 1700’s, but none disagreed more than Hamilton and Jefferson.   Hamilton mainly wanted to have one large government (A-3).   On the complete other hand Jefferson wanted to have the people govern themselves (A-3).   One large government would provide such an equal rule over the nation and no bigger states would ever gain too much power.   Jefferson said that under one government the United States would be pure corruption (A-3).   Hamilton argues that in the long run it will help with the economy (A-3).   It protects the nation against smaller attacks and units the nation.   Jefferson isn’t completely opposed to having a small central government that would deal with trading and topics that involve the country as a whole, but for everything dealing primarily to states in general should be taken care of under a separate government (A-3).   States rights refers to the idea that the states have rights that all come to work under one federal government (CK).   Jefferson says there can be a few people up top that can make the few decisions deemed necessary, so the nation could save money (A-3).   It could be an inexpensive functioning government.   Another big disagreement is about the states and paying off debt.   Hamilton believes there should be a bank of America and the debt can slowly be paid off (A-4).   He believes in the power of debt....