Alexander Hamilton's Opinion In Politics

A man once stated, “I never consider a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, or in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend. Over the centuries there has been great controversy and conflict in relations to politics and policies found within the government. However, these days people have strayed from the idea that disagreements do not have to result in the loss of mutual respect and friendship. Although Thomas Jefferson held true to his statement, he did have one strong opponent in the political realm with Alexander Hamilton, that caused the first two political parties to be established in the Western World. The Federalist party, led by Alexander Hamilton, represented urban commercial interests of seaports; whereas the …show more content…
He believed that, “The national debt should be kept permanent for the sake of a healthy economy for the nation and that such debt must be paid off by the government to the party in current possession of the certificate at the time.” In addition, Hamilton desired a government that would be capable of creating public credit to assure the growth of industrial development, commercial activity, a stable currency, and gain the support of the people. Alexander Hamilton achieved his mission of establishing a stable currency by founding the first national bank. Also, he sponsored a national mint, and supported the idea of tariffs to protect and foster the development of competitive national industries. While Hamilton attributed new profound ideas to the political world, he also brought to the public life a love for efficiency, organization, and structure. He stressed the importance of the need for the support of his fellow citizens and urged many politicians to consider what policies agreed with what the people wanted in the government at the time. Without Hamilton’s political views and public policies, the nation would have suffered in finding a solid foundation for currency and