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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.1
How did Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's views differ regarding federal power?
Both believed in a strong centralized government.
Jefferson advocated for limited federal power, whereas Hamilton supported a strong central government.
Hamilton favored limited federal power while Jefferson backed a powerful central government.
Both promoted limited federal power with more authority given to individual states.
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