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Document One
Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan to pay off the debt because, there was "no clause in the Constitution authorizing Congress to assume the debts of the states." They believed this action was in violation of the Constitution.
1. (already answered)
2. Another reason people opposed the plan was because they were not wealthy enough to pay. They were forced to pay off their own debts after the war and were left with little money so they felt by paying extra taxes, they were paying too much.
3. Jefferson greatly opposed the national bank. He felt that the national government did not have the power to start a national bank.
4. They disliked each other very much, They had very different opinions on how the US should be run and what kind of powers the government had.
5. He felt that the US was not strong enough to go into a war and the government that the US had was so new that it would be risky to try anything. This made him announce the neutrality proclamation.
6. He felt that he had to take action so quickly because he was afraid of it becoming too out of hand. He didn't want others to join in on the rebellion so he put a quick stop to it.
7. Hamilton felt that the rebels were wrong and had to be put to a stop. Jefferson felt that there shouldn't have been taxes un the first place so he probably agreed with the rebels. He probably wouldn't have wanted to be so aggressive so quickly.
8. He mainly referred to the neutrality proclamation and political parties. He advised to steer clear of parties and also steer clear of permanent alliances.
9. He was probably so concerned about these issues because he has seen these issues come up already and he doesn't want them to destroy the country. He felt that political parties will split the country and getting involved with other countries will destroy the new nation.
1. Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan to pay off the debt because "no clause in the Constitution authorizing Congress to assume the debts pf the states.
2. They believed that this was a violation of the Constitution.
3. Thomas Jefferson thought that the back have not been delegated to the national government. He also stated that it was against the law of monopoly.
4. Jefferson and Hamilton did not like each other. They disagreed on what would benefit the country. Jefferson felt that Hamilton was perverted towards the British government.
5. Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation because he felt like the United States' military for to weak to fight with the British and the French.
6. Washington felt like he had to act quickly because he didn't want the farmers' protest to lead to not paying their taxes.
7. I don't think so because Hamilton agreed on the same tax plan.
8. Two of Washington's issues was fear of conflict between other countries and conflict between two political parties.
9. Washington was concerned for these issues because he didn't want to see the country fall apart after his term has president.
1. Virginia opposed Hamilton’s idea because they said the constitution did not allow the federal government to do it.
2. It talks about how they don’t want to pay for the debt of other states, who did not tax their people as much to pay off their debt for the war.
3. He believed that the constitution did not allow the federal government to create a national bank, and that it would have to much power.
4. They did not like each other's political ideas, and that led to disputes between the two of them.
5. He means that he does not want the U.S to take sides, or get involved with European politics and wars, and just keep to themselves except for trade.
6. He had to show that the U.S would not let their own people get away with whatever they want, and show that they had laws that they could enforce by force if necessary.
7. Jefferson probably supported the farmers, due to him believing in lowering the taxes, and Hamilton probably opposed the farmers, since he was the one to put the tax in place.
8. He was referring to having political parties, like Republicans and Democrats, and he was also talking about being neutral to European nations, and staying out of their politics.
9. He was scared that the country would divide itself if there were political parties, and he was scared that if they got involved with European wars and politics, that they will get attacked themselves.
Virginia did not want the national government to pay off the debt because then there would be no money left in the national government bank. Virginia wants the states to pay the debt off.
The first part of the document suggests that the constitution does not authorize congress to assume the debts of states.
Thomas Jefferson opposed this plan. He thought states should charter banks that could issue money. Jefferson also believed that the Constitution did not give the national government the power to establish a bank. Hamilton disagreed on this point too.
Jefferson disliked Hamilton because they were political rivals and had opposing views.
The Proclamation of Neutrality was a formal announcement issued by U.S. President George Washington on April 22, 1793, declaring the nation neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain. It threatened legal proceedings against any American providing assistance to any country at war.
Washington had to act quickly because many people will start to rebel and that could have caused war.
Jefferson did not want the whiskey rebellion but Hamilton wanted to enforce it.
He was referring to the effects of the political parties and to steer clear of permanent alliances.
He was concerned about these issues because he didnt want America to fall into a war that they can no longer pay off and support.
Document 2
Hamilton thought that it was wrong to have a national bank and said it was "against the laws of monopoly".
Document 3
Hamilton and Jefferson were enemies and had different opinions about what they desire.
Document 4
Washington wanted to issue and "Neutrality Proclamation" because he thought that the argument between Jefferson and Hamilton were encouraging war, so Washington thought this was bad and wanted to approach the United States friendly and neutrally.\
Document 5
1. Washington felt like he needed to act quickly because he thought that a war was going to happen.
2. One thought it was good and one thought it was bad.
Document 6
1. The new election and the Whiskey Rebellion.
2. Washington was concerned about these issues because he was afraid that the nation would fall apart.
Document 1
1. Virginia opposed the plan to have the national government pay for the states' debt because there was nothing in the constitution that gave Congress the responsibility to pay the debts of the states.
2. During the years after the constitution under the AOC, the states taxed their citizens to pay their own debts, but they did not want their citizens paying the overall debt of the US because some states owed more than others, and it wouldn't be fair to tax those who spent less the same amount.
Document 2
1. Jefferson thought the plan for a national bank was a bad idea. He believed it would have too much power and a monopoly over the states.
Document 3
1. Jefferson and Hamilton see each other as evil, twisted people who are ruining the US.
Document 4
1. Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation because it would be dangerous for the US to take sides in the war between Britain and France.
Document 5
1. Washington felt that he had to respond quickly and firmly to shut down the rebellion so it wouldn't get out of hand.
2. Hamilton probably supported washington in shutting them down, while Jefferson most likely supported the farmers.
Document 6
1. Washington was referring to the issues of political parties and getting involved with other warring nations.
2. He was probably concerned with these issues because they would divide America, which would cause problems in government.
2. The introduction states that the other reason was that they were not wealthy enough and they felt they needed to pay too much for the taxes
3. Jefferson did not like Hamilton's plan very much because he thought that it would give the government more power than the states and he believed that was wrong
4. Jefferson and Hamilton did not like each other very much at all because Jefferson thought Hamilton was a monarchist and Hamilton was annoyed at Jefferson for this
5. Washington believed that the United Sates was too weak and untrained to get into any conflict with anyone, so he issued the Neutrality Proclamation
6. Washington felt he needed to act so quickly because the farmers were refusing to pay taxes and the United States needed money to pay off debt
7. Hamilton believed the farmers were wrong with their actions. Jefferson believed there should be no taxes in the first place, which led to him understanding the farmers actions
8. The two major issues he was referring to was the conflict between federalists and democratic-republicans, and the French Revolution saying how political parties and foreign relation were to be avoided
9. Washington was so concerned because he did not want America to lose its unity with political parties, and it is to weak of a country to make any type of foreign relationship
1: Virginia opposed Hamilton’s plan to have the national government to pay the debts of the states because it was against the constitution.
2: The introductory paragraph said that the citizens did not want to pay for less frugal states.
3: Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s idea of a national bank because he thought it would be a monopoly and thought that would make the national government stronger than the state government.
4: Jefferson and Hamilton did not enjoy each other’s company. Jefferson thought Hamilton was a greedy monarchist. While Hamilton thought Jefferson did not believe in the principles of good government and thought he was a danger to the country.
5: Washington issued this “Neutrality Proclamation” because he knew the U.S. military was not strong. So, to avoid getting into the war between Great Britain and France he put this proclamation down to prevent getting America into a fight that would harm the country.
6: George Washington felt he had to act quickly and firmly in this situation because he wanted to show the people that the government was strong now and would not allow the citizens of America to do whatever they wanted.
7: Hamilton and Jefferson would have different views of the Whiskey Rebellion because Jefferson would support the farmers he was against taxes. However, Hamilton would oppose the farmers as he believed people should pay the taxes.
8: The two major issues of the George Washington’s Farewell Address is not to have political parties and trying to stay neutral with other countries.
9: George Washington was very concerned on these issues because he felt if we broke any of these rules he laid down we would put the country in danger.
1. Virginia oppose the hamilton's plan because they believed that it wasn't on the constitution.
2. Virginia oppose the hamilton's plan because they did not want to pay other less frugal states's debt.
3. Jefferson oppose the hamilton's plan because it is against the law of monopoly to give the national government a lot of power
4. Jefferson believed that Hamilton was a monarchist, that supports the form of British government. Hamilton felt that Jefferson did not favor the principles of good government and believed that he was a danger to the country
5.Washington had issue the neutrality proclamation because he knew that America was too young and weak. they had new form of government and our army was too weak to fight in a war. according to this, america shouldn't have a side with the France when they were in a war with Britain.
6.Washington had to act quickly and firmly because the farmers were going against the government. he wanted to show his people that the government had power and that they can't do anything they want.
7.hamilton and Jefferson differed in their views on the whiskey rebellion. Jefferson supported the farmers because he believed that the people should pay less taxes. on the other hand, hamilton wanted the government to get stronger so he believed that it was alright to tax the people.
8.thorugh his farewell address, he wanted the people to not have political parties and to stay neutral. he didn't want America to get in a war yet because they were too weak.
9. Washington was concerned with these issues because he believed that America will be in danger once they break these thing he stated.
Document one
Virginia mainly opposed Hamilton’s plan because it involved paying a fixed amount to get rid of the national debt. They believed it was unfair considering they had already payed off their own debt, but now they had to pay for other states as well. Another reason was that it violated the constitution.
Document two
Jefferson believed a national bank gave too much power to the federal government. He believed it to be against the laws of a monopoly. He saw it as a wrong that a government should not be able to control.
Document three
Jefferson and Hamilton saw each other as rivals because of their different plans and ideas on many topics. The creation of the financial plan created by Alexander Hamilton split the two into different parties which argue for their own viewpoints.
Document four
Washington knew that the current United States was very weak both economic and military wise. This is why he instituted the neutrality proclamation in order to stay away from the ongoing war between the French and British.
Document five
George Washington did not want the current revolt to turn the same way Shay’s rebellion did which is why he sent the militia in order to keep the order and put down the riot. Jefferson would have supported the rebellion since it had to do with paying tariffs to raise revenue while Hamilton would not have supported since it was his plan.
Document six
Washington warned the United States to stay clear from permanent alliances and political parties. He knew these issues would split the United States into two sides to either help or be against the side.
VERONICA'S ANSWERS
1) Virginia oppose Hamilton's plan to have the national government pay the debts of the states because they did not believe the U.S. Constitution supported it.
2) The introductory paragraph suggested that Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan because they didn't want to pay the debts of other states- in addition to their own state debts.
3) Jefferson thought that Hamilton's plan for a national debt a duty that should be entrusted to the National Government. He felt that it was against the laws of monopoly to give the Federal Government so much power and that it would create a power in-balance between the National and State governments.
4) Jefferson thought that Hamilton was a corrupted man who favored the British example of government. Hamilton thought that Jefferson was against the ideas of 'good government' - and was even dangerous to the union, peace, and happiness of the country.
5) Washington issued the 'Neutrality Proclamation' because he believed it was in the country's best interest to not pick a side in the conflict between England and France. He knew the U.S. military was weak, the U.S. Government was too untried, and that America itself simply wasn't ready for a war - so soon after the last one.
6) President Washington felt that he had to act so quickly during the Whiskey Rebellion because he wanted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the nation's new government. Unlike Shay's rebellion - where the Articles of Confederation was too weak to stop it, this rebellion was put to an end almost right after it began.
7) Hamilton and Jefferson differed in their views of the Whiskey Rebellion. Hamilton wanted national taxes to be enforced, while Jefferson was Pro-American Farmers and supported their rebellion.
8) During his time as President, George Washington worried about the formation of political parties and picking a side in the conflict between Britain and France.
9) Washington was so concerned with these issues because he saw the extent in which they divided the new nation during his presidency - and felt that they would be America's downfall.
Document 2: Jefferson firmly opposed the bank. In his statements, Jefferson points out the dangers and wrongs he saw in establishing the national bank by stating that the powers would be given to the wrong form of government. In addition, he states that the bank is against the laws of monopoly, as well as the idea of granting laws that make states superior to others is wrong.
Document 3: As the description of the document states, Hamilton and Jefferson created a feud between each other, in which became bitter,mean, and nasty. Jefferson believed Hamilton was corrupt because he was a monarchist and follower of the British government. Hamilton, on the other hand, believed Jefferson was “Womanly” in that his system of government didn’t follow up to the expectations of a “Man”, and that alliances with France were to feminine. By the analogies of “women”, Hemilton is suggesting that Jefferson acts upon cowardly and doesn’t “Man up”
Document 4: The “Neutrality Proclamation” was issued by Washington to avoid his concern of Americans following the disputes between Hamilton and Jefferson, in that they’d take sides during the war. In the act itself, it’s statements suggest that the proclamation would “require that it should with sincerity and good faith adopt and pursue a conduct friendly…” This citation shows that the proclamation was used to maintain peace, rather than create controversy.
Document 5:
Washington felt that he had to act quickly and firmly in the situation because it would avoid the controversies that were created by tariffs, in a quick way.
Hamilton and Jefferson opposed viewpoints on the Whiskey Rebellion in that Jefferson was against taxes, as he favored a more lenient system of government, however Hamilton believed taxes and tariffs could be used as a benefit.
Document 6: In his farewell address, two major issues Washing refers to are
To avoid foreign affairs and intervention
To maintain peace.
Washington was so concerned about these issues because he was a major supporter of peace, and believed that this would be the best way to rule a nation. He hoped that the next President would maintain the systematic ways of ruling he had created, in that he felt it was the best for the country and should not be avoided.
Document 1
~Virginia had opposed Hamilton's plan to have the national government pay the debts of the states. Hamilton's plan involved assumption of the state's debts but some states had more debt than others.
~The introductory paragraph suggests another reason saying the government had already taxed people to help pay off the debt.
Document 2
~Jefferson opposed the bank because too much power was given to the national government.
Document 3
~Jefferson and Hamilton hated each other because Jefferson thought Hamilton was a monarchist and the plan would be bad for the country.
Document 4
~Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation because he believed that the country wasn't developed enough to form permanent alliances with other countries.
Document 5
~Washington felt he had to act quickly and firmly in the situation because he didn't want the government to feel that they had that much power to support Hamilton's financial plan.
~Hamilton and Jefferson differed in their views of the Whiskey Rebellion because Jefferson saw it as the people wanting freedom but Hamilton didn't care because the government was supporting his financial plan.
Document 6
~Two major issues of Washington's presidency as stated in his farewell address was to stay away from political parties and foreign affairs.
~Washington was so opposed of these issues because they would lead to the country fighting within themselves and a lot of conflict and argument.
1. The State Legislature of Virginia refused Hamilton's plan to pay off debts because they thought it went against the rules of the Constitution. The document states, "no clause in the Constitution authorizing Congress to assume the debts of the states." Another reason that Congress opposed Hamilton's financial plan was because many citizens did who were taxed around the time of the Revolution did not want to go through the same process again. "In the years after the war, they had heavily taxed their own citizens in order to pay off their debts.
2. Thomas Jefferson firmly opposed Alexander Hamilton's proposition of a national bank. "To give it the sole and exclusive right of banking under the national authority... is against the laws of monopoly... to grant it a power to make laws superior to the laws of the states is wrong."
3. Jefferson and Hamilton , both with different views, were "pitted against each other." A feud arose, becoming "bitter, mean, and nasty." Hamilton is not only a monarchist, but... a monarchist bottomed on corruption.... He is so bewitched and perverted by the British example as to believe that corruption is essential to the government of a nation."
4. Washington issued this "neutrality program" to keep the newly formed US from entering any battles that they were not prepared to fight. The US's military was weak, as was the economy, and "the government was new and untried."
5. President Washington had to act very quickly to put down the Whiskey Rebellion because he did not want the rebellion to spark out of his control. He also did not want any other US citizens joining the rebellion, which would only make it stronger over time. Jefferson and the Democratic Republicans felt that the farmers have never should have been taxed on Whiskey in the first place, therefore siding with the rebels. Hamilton disagreed, saying that they needed to tax the farmers to pay off the debts, therefore going against Jefferson.
6. In President Washington's Farewell Address, he expressed his ideas of not forming any permanent alliances with any other countries. He believed that this would only weaken the country as a whole. He also wanted to have as little political connection with other countries as possible. "We must steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world."
1.Virginia felt that they already paid their share of the debt. Virginia assumed that they were perhaps "over paying" the remaining amount of the country's debt and concluded that this violated the constitution.
2.The representatives of Virginia thought that they were paying the debts of the other states as well,therefore they were opposed to Hamilton's plan. Jefferson was also opposed to the plan for several reasons. Jefferson stated that it was against the laws of monopoly to grant its powers and allow it to establish its own laws and become serperior to the states.
3.Since Jefferson opposed Hamilton's plan, an argument between the two came into play. Jefferson was strictly against Hamilton's plan and began to criticize him, this sparked conflict between the two.
4. Washington issued the neutrality proclamation to stop the conflict between France and Great Britain. Washington also issued this to assist other countries during war.
5.Washington issued the proclamation very quickly to put an end on the conflict between France and Great Britain.Washington felt that the war would significantly effect our security . Hamilton and Jefferson on the other hand had different views on what Washington was attempting to establish.
6.Washington was concerened that the conflict of the other countries would become at threat towards the US as France and Great Britain closed in on the border.
Document 2-
Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s plan for the national bank. He saw dangers in establishing the bank. For instance, he believed it was against the law by granting power to make laws to the laws of states. Jefferson also thought the making of the bank had not been “delegated to the national government”.
Document 3-
Jefferson and Hamilton disliked each other. Jefferson thought of Hamilton as a “a monarchist bottomed on corruption”. While, Hamilton saw Jefferson as very hostile.
Document 4-
Washington issued the “Neutrality Proclamation”, because he wanted to avoid the United States in getting involved in conflict between Great Britain and France. He knew the US military was weak and America has having many problems. This Proclamation was to prevent any future conflict in the US.
Document 5-
President Washington felt that he had to act so quickly and firmly in this situation because of the many problems he saw. For instance, “the farmers’ protests turned into outright refusal to pay the taxes”. Also, the government was in need of money from tariffs and taxes.
Hamilton thought the Whiskey Rebellion would decrease national debt. Jefferson agreed with the rebellion in terms of financial problems.
Document 6-
Washington was referring to his strive to maintain peace and his determination to avoid foreign affairs. These two issues made him write a farewell address to the American people.
Washington was so concerned about these issues because being president, his job was to protect his people. He wanted to make sure he did everything the best to his ability. Also, Washington knew how weak the US military was, so getting involved in foreign matters would destroy the US.
Document 1
1. The states did not want this proposal because it would mean states that already paid off their debts in the taxes of the people that they would have to tax even more for other states. Although Washington found this fair the states did not find this fair.
2. Virginia and other big states had taxed its citizens to pay off this debt did not find it fair to pay off thew debt of other states.
Document 2
1. Jefferson did not like the plan because he feels as though it was a monopoly because they want to make laws superior to the laws of the states.
Document 3
1. Hamilton and Jefferson generally did not like each other because Jefferson saw Hamilton as a monarchist and Jefferson did not like Hamilton's point of view either. They generally disagreed with each other.
Document 4
1. Washington most likely did not want to pick sides or start war and he wanted peace so he said he wants America to be neutral with there opinions on others.
Document 5
1. He wanted to shoe strength of the new federal government.
2. Hamilton wanted to end the rebellion and he saw as a new order while Jefferson saw it as he saw it as the man trying to protect his rights and freedoms.
Document 1:
1) According to the resolution, Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan to have the national government pay the debts of the states because Hamilton's Plan assumed that every state had an equal amount of debt but Virginia didn't which violated the Constitution.
2)The introductory paragraph suggests that they should repeal Hamilton's Plan to make it better.
Document 2:
1) Jefferson did't agree with Hamilton's Plan because it took power away from the states and the national bank made the laws superior to the state laws.
Document 3:
1)Jefferson believes that Hamilton is a monarchist and doesn't know whats best for the states. While Hamilton thinks that Jefferson don't know what he's doing and that their ideas are dangerous to the union.
Document 4:
1)Washington issued the Neutrality Act because he believes that we are not yet ready for another war. Washington says that our military are weak and that the US government is still being figured out.
Document 5:
1) Washington acted super quickly because he believes that the new taxes will cause problems between the colonists (farmers) leading to rebellions and he did't want the government to have to much power taking away rights from citizens.
2) Hamilton believed that stronger central government is better because they were able to put the Whiskey Rebellion down using militia men unlike the Shay's Rebellion. However, Jefferson thought that it was wrong calling the militia men because it shows harm to the citizens.
Document 1
The state legislature of Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan to pay off the national debt because Hamilton wanted to tax all the states and the state Virginia finished paying off their state debt. The other reason is it violated the Constitution.
Document 2
Jefferson thought that Hamilton’s plan for a national bank would give too much power to the federal government and none to the states.
Document 3
Hamilton viewed Jefferson as a threat to the union. And Jefferson viewed Hamilton as a monarch corrupted by England.
Document 2
Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s plan for a national bank because “...to grant it a power to make laws superior to the laws of states is wrong.”
Document 3
Jefferson thought of Hamilton as a monarchist who thinks that “...corruption is essential to the government of a nation.” Hamilton thought of Jefferson as having a hostile attitude towards him and “subversive of the principles of good government, and dangerous to the union, peace and happiness of the country.”
Document 4
Washington issued this as a “Neutrality Proclamation” to remain impartial to the war in Europe and not get in involved in it in order to protect the weak U.S. military.
Document 5
President Washington had to act quickly and firmly in this situation because the government needed money from taxes and tariffs to provide services to American citizens.
Hamilton opposed the Whiskey Rebellion because farmers were rebelling against his financial plan. Since Jefferson opposed Hamilton’s financial plan, he agreed with the Whiskey Rebellion.
Document 6
Washington referred to the interactions with foreign nations and “...to have with them as little political connection as possible…” and to avoid the establishment of political parties.
Washington knew that the U.S. military was weak at the time, so he did not want to risk them fighting in the war in Europe, so he issued the Neutrality Proclamation. In addition, Washington did not want to establish political parties because it would create conflict among the nation.
Document One
1. Virginia opposed because they already have paid their debt and they did not want to pay other debts for other people that had to pay there own debt.
2. Another reason why the opposed it because they were saying that it violated the constitution in there words.
Document 2
1. Thomas Jefferson thought that Hamilton's plan was not right because he felt like this was unlawful, and that people should not pay as much or get charged more money and lose that money. He basically opposed Hamilton's plan.
Document 3
1. Both Jefferson and Hamilton both had a hateful grudge on each other both saying things about each other and putting each other against each other made them try to make the other look bad, and make the people join there side.
Document 4
1. Washington wrote this because he didn't want to deal with foreign affair.
Document 5
1. Washington acted quickly because he did not want to deal with the anger or the problems of others due to the taxation plan that they are trying to put.
2.Hamilton opposed the whiskey rebellion because of the farmers were rebelling his plan. Since Jefferson Opposed it to so he decided to make the plan official.
Document 6
1. Washington included the interaction with other country, and avoid the political parties.
2.Washington knew the issues of america like the army that was weak at the time, and Washington did not want to make or establish political party.
Document 1
2. Another reason why states like Virginia would oppose Hamilton's plan is because they had heavily taxed their citizens already to get rid of their debt, and they found it unfair and unneeded for them to tax their citizens again to pay off the debt of other states that had not gotten rid of their debt.
Document 2
1. Jefferson though Hamilton's plan for a national bank violated the Constitution as no where in it was the right to create a national bank given to the federal government. He also felt that the bank held to much power, power that would threaten the well being of the states, and that the laws of the bank would be superior to those of the states.
Document 3
1. Jefferson thought Hamilton as a corrupt man obsessed with the British way of things. He believed Hamilton believed corruption was essential to the government of a nation, and even saw him as a monarchist due to what Jefferson believed to be undemocratic practices and beliefs.
Hamilton saw Jefferson as a conspirator at the head of a forming party who's purpose was to threaten himself and the principals of good government. He thought of Jefferson's faction as dangerous to the union, peace, and happiness of the country. Hamilton also felt they had a unfounded hatred for the British and a unfounded obsession for the French.
Document 4
1. Washington issued this "Neutrality Proclamation" because he felt that people were trying to pull the United States into a European war, a war his nation did not have the military capabilities to preform nor did its new and untried government have the ability to support.
Document 5
1. President Washington felt his had to act quickly and firmly to show the power and efficiency of the new government, and to show the new government's ability in dealing with such a rebellion being superior to that of the old government under the Articles of Confederation.
2. Hamilton's and Jefferson's views of the Whiskey Rebellion differed, as Hamilton seeing it as a threat to the peace and unity of the new government, while Jefferson saw it as men making a stand to defend their rights and freedoms against what they saw as an oppressive law.
Document 6
1. The two major issues if his presidency Washington was referring to was the development of factions around Hamilton and Jefferson, each with differing beliefs and agendas, and how the United States was nearly forced upon into a foreign war and an alliance with either the French or the British.
2. Washington was so concerned about these issues because one could destroy of the United States from the inside through discord and disunity, while the other could cause the downfall of the United States from an outside power though to it being dragged into wars and conflicts that the nation could not handle.
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Document 6:
1) The two major issues Washington was referring to was the interaction/alliance with outer con tries, to stay neutral, and to stay away from political parties to maintain piece.
2) Washington was concerned about these issues because it might split our nation apart because of all the conflicts it caused.
1. Virginia opposed Hamilton's plan to have the national government pay the debts of the states because since they were a big state and could pay off their own debts, they had a small debt and Hamilton's plan would make Virginia help pay the debts of other states.
2. Another reason Virginia opposed is because they had already taxed their own citizens in order to pay off their own debts. they asked: should their citizens now be taxed to pay the debts of the other, less-frugal states?
3. What Jefferson thought about Hamilton's plan for a national bank was that it was a bad idea/plan because the congress was not authorized to create a bank and he believed that what the constitution did not permit it forbade.
4. Jefferson thought that Hamilton believed in a loose government and that he was a monarchist and that Hamilton believed in a loose government. Hamilton believed that Jefferson's idea of a strict government was a bad idea and that he was too attached to France and resented the British too much.
5. Washington issued the Neutrality Proclamation because the nation was too weak and divided to enter war. The U.S. military was too weak and the new government was new and untried. HE believed treaties should only be made temporary and in only emergency cases.
6. Washington felt he needed to act quickly because he needed to avoid violence and not let the people view the new government as weak.
7. Jefferson viewed the Whiskey rebellion as a good thing because it supported his views that the government had too much power and did not protects peoples rights. Hamilton viewed the rebellion as a bad thing because he feared it would lead to future rebellions and lead to the same relationship America had with Britain.
8. The two major issues were: having political parties and Washington warned not to have permanent alliances with foreign nations.
9. Washington was concerned about these issues because he believed political parties would divide the country and permanent alliances would make Americas military weaker and involve them in conflicts that they could've avoided and weren't part of, resulting in more enemies and a weak defense.
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Document 6
1. The two Major issues Washington mentions is interaction with other states and to stay away from political parties.
2. He was concerned because this could cause conflict in our country.
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