Using a point-by-point comparison, Chernow creates a vivid picture of two men who not only hated each other but had very different views for the future of the United States. This made the shift in Hamilton's attitude and Jefferson's behavior seem all the more ironic. Hamilton ended up supporting Jefferson for President and Jefferson, as President, wielded his federal powers freely
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hamilton believed in the country borrowing money and having a central bank
jefferson believed in having a strong federal government
