Why Is Conflict Necessary For Change

Is conflict necessary for change? Based on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson I draw the conclusion that yes, conflict is necessary for change. I believe that change is only completed if there is a conflict, no matter how big or how small it is. My three reasons for this, are based on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson arguments on their views of human nature, the best form of government, and Ideal Economy. In documents provided for us, document 1, 2 Hamilton and Jefferson disagreed in the way they viewed human nature. In document 1 it said, "Hamilton's view of human nature was shaped by the wartime experiences," -, " Hamilton's view that people were basically selfish and out for themselves." While in article 2 it said, " Jefferson's view of human nature was much more hopeful than Hamilton's. He assumed that informed citizens could make good decisions for themselves and their country." Just by analyzing these two quotes you can see there is the conflict between them. Surprisingly it was this conflict on human nature that got Jefferson to become president, conflict is quite necessary for change, still, think no? Another example was implemented in document 1 and 2 about their ideas of the best form of …show more content…
In document 1 it states, " Hamilton's dream of national greatness depended on the United States developing a strong economy," -, " Hamilton wanted to expand the economy and increase the nation's wealth." Opposite to Hamilton, Jefferson in document 2 believe, " - favored an economy base on agriculture," -, " - believed that nations future did not lay with Federalist bankers and merchants." These quotes explain the way two politicians who started the American parties believed how an ideal economy was to be. Hamilton created the national bank because of the conflict he saw in the American economy. Conflict is what causes