Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were two of the most politically influential men involved in building the new American government. They both agreed on creating a strong government, but disagreed on where the supreme power should be located. Hamilton wanted a strong central government, while Jefferson wanted strong state governments. Alexander Hamilton was a man who represented the Federalists. Some of his contributions consist of The Federalist Papers , the Report on Public Credit , and the creation of the national bank.
Both also argue that when the laws of man come into conflict with the laws of God, that civil disobedience is not only justified, but is a moral obligation. Both are in the history books as two of Americas most successful revolutionaries. It is clear that Dr. King read Jefferson’s, “Declaration of Independence”, and used it as the model on which he based his arguments in “Letter from a Birmingham jail” on. These two documents are the handbook by which all civil rights leaders and revolutionaries use as the road map justify their call for equal rights upon. Between June 11th, and June 28th, of 1776 Thomas Jefferson wrote his manifesto, “The Declaration of Independence” (later enhanced by the eloquent, and skillful, changes that Bengermin Franklin and John Adams made), as a call for the American colonies to break free from English rule.
United States History Proficiency Task Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson where two very important men in our nation’s history. Both had very strong opinions on topics such as: interpreting the constitution, the aristocracy of the United States, and how strong the state and national government should be. Of the two, Hamilton’s opinions toward our new nation’s government and policies were greater than Jefferson’s. “Alexander Hamilton believed in the importance of a strong central (national) government, and convinced Congress to use the Elastic Clause to pass far-reaching laws.” The Elastic Clause gave him the ability to pass all laws “necessary and proper,” such as paying off the nation’s debt, constructing the National Bank, and placing an import tariff as well as a whiskey tax. Jefferson and his republicans were believers in a strong state government.
As the fourth President of the United States of America, James Madison was a complicated leader. He is most often referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.” He was a strong nationalist that believed a strong central government was essential for the existence and future of the new country he helped found. He exercised his powers in fighting secessionists and would-be tyrants. But in many ways, President Madison contradicted his own beliefs. While Madison supported a strong central government, he also helped implement what are common separations of power and checks and balances.
This is the point in history where Alexander Hamilton’s rather aggressive support of the Constitution he was supposedly not entirely approving of and had no part in the drafting of, should give one pause for thought. He and two others began a covert, underhanded, and brilliant hard sell through publicly released anonymous essays, influencing public opinion through the media. As stated by Whitten (2010): The Federalist Papers were written and published during the years 1787 and 1788 in several New York State newspapers to persuade New York voters to ratify the proposed constitution. In total, the Federalist Papers consist of 85 essays outlining how this new government would operate and why this type of government was the best choice for the United States of America. All of the essays were signed "PUBLIUS" and the actual authors of some are under dispute, but the general consensus is that Alexander Hamilton wrote 52, James Madison wrote 28, and John Jay contributed the remaining five.
Jefferson Log The Declaration of Independence is the single most important document in American history. No doubt it was looked down upon by the upper echelons in England and perhaps, it was even laughed at. Nevertheless, Jefferson’s declaration transformed the colonists into one single free minded individual. Although there are many historians who would love to contradict Jefferson and several parts of the declaration, there is a strong statement of democracy, human equality, and freedom throughout the document. These ideals have inspired generation after generation, but the fundamental pillars of the Declaration of Independence can also be found in the text of two men, Montesquieu and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Anti-Federalist #2 by Michael S. Rozeff by Michael S. Rozeff DIGG THIS Toward the end of the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), the 13 colonies joined together under the Articles of Confederation (1781–1788), which was succeeded by the U.S. Constitution in 1788. The Constitution created the Federal government and the United States of America. Several of the Founding Fathers (John Jay, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton) in 1787–1788 launched a campaign to get the new Constitution adopted by the 13 states. Their essays, collected in the Federalist Papers, contain powerful and persuasive arguments by writers who were skilled users of rhetoric. The Federalist Papers helped launch the ship of American state on its voyage.
Alec Boulware American Colonial History Dr. Albritton Final Paper The Influence of Benjamin Franklin on the United States Government and Society. Benjamin Franklin is by far on of the more famous of the founding fathers of the United States of America, Present at both the signing of not only the Declaration of Independence but also the signing of the constitution. One of the few men of his time to rightly deserve the mantel of polymath, also know as a renaissance man, Franklin was a inventor, writer, scientist , businessman, and statesman to list a few of his traits. Through his endeavourers he helped shape the exceptional country that the United States would become. Some of his inventions would change
Why a more centralized and stronger constitution/government was needed? The Utility of the Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection (#10) is perhaps the most famous and highly regarded of the Federalist papers. It was written by one of the Founding Fathers of the Constitution, James Madison, and was published by the Dailey Advisor on Thursday, November 22, 1787. (1) Howard Zinn says, “Madison argued that a representative government… vote of the majority.”(2) According to Madison a faction is “a number of citizens, whether amounting to the majority or a minority of the whole, who are united and actuated by some common impulse or passion, or of interest.”(3) When Madison says majority and minority, he is referring to the
is one of the best. The qualities of sensational leaders are firm commitment to and exponentially growth in the cause they are fighting, lack of progress without their presence, and vivid memories and praise even after they pass. Martin Luther King, Jr. possessed impressive leadership qualities. Not only Americans but also citizens of other countries still look to his ideas for inspiration. He was the most courageous and dedicated leader during the civil rights struggle, and his leadership impacted millions.