Question

which of the following did alexander hamilton support? select all that apply
strong central government
manufactures / business people
farmers/ independent voters
higher tariffs
loose construction
lower tariffs
which of the following did thomas jefferson support? select all that apply
strong central government
manufactures / business people
farmers/ independent voters
higher tariffs
loose construction
lower tariffs

Explanation:

For Alexander Hamilton: As a Federalist, he advocated for a strong central authority, backed manufacturing/business interests to grow the national economy, favored higher tariffs to protect domestic industries, and supported loose construction of the Constitution to expand federal power.
For Thomas Jefferson: As an Anti-Federalist/Republican, he prioritized agrarian interests (farmers/independent voters), wanted lower tariffs to keep agricultural input costs low, and opposed strong federal power and loose constitutional construction.

Answer:

Alexander Hamilton supported:

• strong central government
• manufactures / business people
• higher tariffs
• loose construction

Thomas Jefferson supported:

• farmers/ independent voters
• lower tariffs