Polar Opposites
Though they both served under George Washington during his presidency, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were Polar Opposites in almost all aspects. While in Washington's Cabinet, they both disagreed with each other on almost every single aspect leading to Jefferson's resignation. Politically, Economically, and even in Personality wise they disagreed. The rift between these two men would later form two political parties each having supporters behind them. This website will give you a more indepth comparison of Hamilton and Jefferson through looking at the many differences seen in Federal vs. State Government, Economics, Agriculture vs. Industry, Foreign Policy, and Personality/Character.