Ham/Jeff
What were the two political parties that were formed from the followers (or leaders who worked with) of Hamilton and Jefferson?
The two political parties were the Federalists and the Republicans.
Who did Hamilton feel should make most of the decisions for the federal government?
Hamilton felt that the few men who had talent and intelligence should make most of the decisions.
Which group did Jefferson feel should have more power, the states or the federal government?
Jefferson felt the states should have more power than the federal government.
Which person favored a loose interpretation of the U.S. Constitution (ok to do things not listed in the document)? Which person favored a strict interpretation (only should do what the document states)?
Hamilton favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution, and Jefferson favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Hamilton believed that the U.S. should move toward having more factory jobs for workers. What two other results could come from this type of factory work?
Two other results could be that the factories would make products, and then some of those products could be traded with other countries.
Which type of work did Jefferson feel was best for workers to stay at in the future American economy?
Jefferson felt it was best to have a country filled with people who worked on their own family farms.