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AssignmentMultiple Choice

A New Nation

Question 1 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Jefferson differed from Hamilton in that he supported

Answer
A
Great Britain.
B
a strict constructionist view of the Constitution.
C
a strong manufacturing sector.
D
a strong federal government.

Explanation

Jefferson believed the federal government should exercise only powers explicitly granted by the Constitution. This is called strict construction, and it contrasted with Hamilton’s broad interpretation of federal powers. Hamilton also favored manufacturing and a strong central government, so those were not Jefferson’s distinguishing positions.

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