Describe jefferson’s and hamilton’s different visions for the new nation

Jefferson and Hamilton diverged in what they saw as the appropriate size and role of the Federal Government in America's new Federalist system.

Hamilton believed that a strong Executive and Federal Government was needed if the US was to be successful moving forward.

Jefferson, ever wary, opposed a strong Federal executive even though he would later as President unilaterally expand the United States with the Louisiana Purchase.

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939