Sidi M. El Ofir's American History Blog

1) Describe the debate over the nature of government. Compare the viewpoints of
Jefferson vs Hamilton.

Jefferson:

He didn't have faith in his people.
He created to new taxes for income: Tax on whiskey and imported goods.
He said that economics should have more attention.
The funds raised from the taxes was given to creditors interst

Hamilton:

Jefferson thought that Hamilton didn't agree about the plan of the american revolution.
People didn't like the taxes that Hamilton generated.
Hamilton was strict on the poweers given by the constitution while jefferson was the opposing him.

2) What is a political party?

A political party is an organization that seeks to maintain power.

3) Describe John Adams presidency. What were some of the difficulties he faced?

He fought the Quazi war with Franc
Signed Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
Appointed John Marshall to Supreme Court
The war with france ended through diplomacy.

4) Outline the key events of Jeffersonʼs presidency.

He didn't want violence to arrange his affairs with the british.
He reduced taxes and size of the army.