Alexander Hamilton
Definition
Alexander Hamilton was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, first Secretary of the Treasury, and a strong advocate for a centralized federal government.
Analogy
Think of Alexander Hamilton as the financial advisor in a family. Just like how an advisor would manage finances and make plans for future stability, Hamilton worked to establish economic policies that would ensure America's financial stability and growth.
Related terms
Federalist Party: A political party founded by Alexander Hamilton that believed in a strong central government and loose interpretation of the Constitution.
National Bank: An institution proposed by Alexander Hamilton to handle the financial needs and requirements of the new nation.
Assumption Bill: A proposal made by Alexander Hamilton for the federal government to assume states' debts from the Revolutionary War.
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- How did Alexander Hamilton's arguments in the Federalist Papers support ratification of the U.S Constitution?
- What is a common implication of both Alexander Hamilton's Federalist No.70 and John Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government regarding executive leadership?
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