Hamilton vs. Jefferson - Marvin Ridge High HISTORY 101

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Hamilton vs Jefferson Evaluating Sources Objective To what extent does Hamilton the musical accurately depict the debate between Hamilton and Jefferson over the National Bank of the United States?... Issues Hamilton (Federalist Party) Jefferson (Democratic-Republican Party) Federalism (division of power) Strong central government, weak state governments Strong state governments, weak central government Tariff (taxes) on imported goods US government should tax imported goods to generate revenue and pay off debts. This encourages people to buy American made goods and encourages manufacturing. States should not be subjected to a national tax of any kind. There should be no tariffs on imports. US Economy Manufacturing, the US government should support manufacturing Farming is the main economic activity that the US should protect and support Interpretation of the Constitution Elastic clause allows for loose interpretation of the Constitution Strict interpretation, government shouldn’t go beyond what is outlined in Constitution Whiskey Rebellion National government has the power to issue taxes to raise revenue. The Whiskey Rebellion represents a plot to promote states rights and was put down properly. National government should leave taxation to the states. In the Whiskey Rebellion, the government used the army to put down legitimate protest to an unfair government tax. ● Who do you think would be against the bank - Hamilton or Jefferson and why? Jefferson would be against the bank because he doesn’t think the government shouldn’t go beyond what’s in the constitution. Historical Context - Cabinet Battle #1 from Hamilton (2015) - a Broadway Musical Directions First Listen: Cabinet Battle # 1: Listen to the song Cabinet Battle #1 from Hamilton the Musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda (2015). The first time you listen to it, jot your thoughts down in the box below. Use the questions below to help you shape your notes and reflections. ● What do you hear? Jefferson and Hamilton arguing over the bank and whether or not its constitutional ● Based on this song, who do you think supports the bank? Hamilton ● Based on your first listen to this song, what do you think the relationship was like between Hamilton and Jefferson? I don’t think that they get along very well because they both have very different opinions [Show More]

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