The dispute between Hamilton, and Jefferson on who left the more enduring image was a very tough decision. They were almost complete opposites on their views and morals. Hamilton came from a poor family and grew up to not tolerate with the “the little man.” In politics he was a businessman and cared for power and the economy. On the other side Jefferson grew up wealthy but he was taught to care for “the little man.” In politics he was all about equality and agriculture.
Jefferson, thinking of the people of this country and trusting the actions of the people, has the most enduring vision in my opinion. They may be led astray for a moment, but will soon correct themselves, illustrates how Jefferson believed the government should solely be based on the people of America. Jefferson felt that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were to be given to every man, and this vision of Jefferson is still alive and prospering in today’s society. Today’s society is reflected in Jefferson’s ideas by having rights and freedom for every American citizen. It helped guide everyone through tough times in the past, present, and future.
He said some of the most inspiring and everlasting words that no man will ever forget…”All men are created equal.” Those five words helped build the US not only in the Constitution but in the political system as a whole. Having Jefferson giving his insight on what the citizens of America should have and the strict overbearing opinions of Hamilton helped equal out the ideas of the US political system. Hamilton wanted to focus more on what would be a good way to make America a world power, and Jefferson as stated above wanted to focus more on the people. The debate between Hamilton and Jefferson helped form the political system because we all have to have some structure in the government which is what Hamilton brought to the table, and we all have to have a sense of freedom which is what Jefferson brought. Both men had good ideas, but Jefferson’s visions are more of what America’s society is based upon today.
In the end in my mind neither Jefferson or, Hamilton were perfect on their views. Ones morals were that there should be a strong National government and economy. He didn't focus on freedom or the “little man” unlike Jeffy. Thomas Jefferson had his morals set as a child. Although he had a wealthy childhood his parents taught him well. They taught him just because he was wealthy didn't mean he was better than others, and to always respect even the “little man.” He would then bring those morals to our constitution today, and that is why I chose Jeffy for the topic.
