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Hamilton and Jefferson Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson’s contrasting political philosophies had one thing in common; they both created a strong government and society in the new American republic. Throughout his life Hamilton was shaped into a loyal patriot, but he regarded people with cynicism. Jefferson was also a patriot, but he saw people at their best at all times. Both would become president Washington’s chief advisers, and their political dissent culminated in …

…Public Credit “reflected both his national loyalty and his cynicism.” It included the taking over of state debt by the federal government that was accumulated during the Revolution. Hamilton wanted to expand the United States government financial reach, while reducing the states economic power. He restored the credit of the United States, “his greatest achievement” , and he also established a national bank. Hamilton’s attempts to strengthen the federal government were opposed by Thomas Jefferson.