HIST 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Capitol South Station, Proenglish, North South Mrt Line
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Plays role as patriot during revolutionary war. Relates to declaration of independence ideals being spread globally. French revolution very similar to american revolution. Phase in french revolution with a lot of violence. Americans unhappy / uncomfortable with violent forms of revolt; distance themselves from revolution. Americans feared wars would require their involvement. Works as governor of virginia during during revolutionary war. Strong supporter of bill of rights / Believed strongly in central liberties power; wants to limit popular democracy. Has support from south relations (i. e. french. Wants central government to handle issue of national debt; consolidate state debt into national debt. Unpopular in south: taxes benefit northern debt rather than southern debt. Hamilton calls for full payment of national debt. Compromise: move u. s. capitol south to washington d. c. Gives south more access to federal power. Sparks debate about constitution (hamilton vs. jefferson) Hamilton: loose constructivist perspective (constitution = flexible document) Though not specifically expressed, creating bank fits with spirit of.
