Differences Between Jefferson And Hamilton

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Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton two great leaders that played a major role in United States history, both helped to shape America. Who would be the best out of the two? Jefferson and Hamilton shared different views. Alexander Hamilton who was a federalist he did not believe in the people and favoured and strong government. Jefferson an anti-federalist the opponent of Hamilton, believed in the people and favored a weak government. Who should govern? To me, this is why I would say that Thomas Jefferson would be a better. Jefferson believed in the people when Hamilton did not. Jefferson distrusted special privilege while Hamilton believe that only the rich and educated so rule America. Jefferson believed in equal rights and that's just