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Classical liberalism

Notes on Jefferson's and Madison's presidencies

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Course-Notes: Thomas Jefferson/Madison Thomas Jefferson?s Presidency People angry with Alien and sedition act President Adams against war Federalist Party largely unpopular American Navy already started *Navy includes the Marines* Adams had built up navy, did not use it People perceived this as a waste of money Still flexed our U.S. Muscle Hamilton attacks Adams in a pamphlet Federalists fought back with ?smear campaign? against Jefferson Charged that Jefferson robbed a widow, fathered ?mulatto children?, was an Atheist 1st not true, 2nd was, 3rd was not Was a Deist Rousseau belief that God had set up the world as a machine and left it alone Jefferson vote of 1800 Got fewer electoral votes, but won ?swing state? of New York Fighting Aaron Burr

How did the philosophical and political disagreements between Hamilton and Jefferson lead to the creation of the first American political parties?

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Shortly subsequent to the revolution, many serious changes took place in the United Sates. Aside from the physical characteristics, the political aspect of this period of social adolescence was most extraordinary. From the heart of the country rose two individuals, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. Both of their political philosophies formed the basis of all development to come. Disputed issues such as interpretation of the constitution, the Louisiana Purchase, as well as who should manage public affairs, solidified the internal conflict of a growing nation. One disputed issue at hand being the way the United States should go about running itself, Hamilton and Jefferson possessed two very different views.
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