Thomas Jefferson: The Best of Enemies

Describe the impact of the authors diction on the tone of “at first Hamilton and Jefferson socialized on easy terms with little linking that they were destined to become mortal foes”

• The author uses a mixture of positive and negative words to create a complex tone.

• The author uses mortal foes to create an intense tone at the end.

This story tells/is about…

1. Describes the events that led Hamilton and Jefferson to become enemies

2. How Jefferson and Hamilton shared uncertain inflating traits

3. To show that Hamilton views inadvertently were adopted by Jefferson as President

4. To emphasize that Hamilton supported Jefferson presidency despite their differences

The tone of the article can be best described as…

Straightforward as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson

One way that Hamilton and Jefferson were most alike was that

Each man was exceedingly ambitious

• Both driven to be extreme successful

The author uses a chronological approach to…

Organize the information about both men in the order it happens to tell a cohesive story

A phrase that supports the authors claim: Jefferson’s idea of America was not practice

Jefferson retained the landed gentry’s disdain for the vulgar realities of trade, commerce and finance

What is ironic about of Jefferson and Hamiltons relationship?

• Believed in the same things but different approaches

• Hamilton ended up supporting Jefferson even though they were foes

• Hamilton viewed Jefferson as a lesser of two evils

• Jefferson practiced a leadership closer to Hamilton views once in office

• Louisiana Purchase (grows country not focus on State)

Why might the author have decided to use compare and contrast to organize the article?

• Show similarities and differences between Jefferson and Hamilton

• Connectedness of founding fathers

• More focused on the opposite vision

• Hamilton: poor/strong center power

• Jefferson: wealthy/strong state power

• Set up ironic ending

How effectively did Chernow use chronological order and the compare and contrast structure to portray the idea that “Hamilton and Jefferson were Dustin to become mortal foes”?

At first they got along, but they have strong beliefs with different versions to keep America a strong country.

What words best communicate the authors tone towards Hamilton’s personality and character?

Chernow used words like brilliant, charming, and self-reliant, but also brash (in your face), obnoxious (unpleasant), and he cheated on his wife.

How did Hamilton and Jeffersons different personality styles affect the way they carried out their feud?

Hamilton was more outgoing enough for sure opinion while Jefferson worked behind the scenes.

How does chernow’s Point by point comparison of these two rivals add to the strength of his concluding paragraph?

It shows interactions and differences between ideas which built tension between Jefferson and Hamilton.

Chernow points out the despite the 2 leaders conflicts, they share one common trait?

• Both Jefferson and Hamilton had secrets affairs. Hamilton wrote 95 pages explaining the affair while Jefferson did not acknowledge.

• They both called each other tyrants

How does describing the similarities strengthen the article?

Even though they were mortal foes because they had different opinions and beliefs, they were more similar than what they thought.

Who and how many contributed to the federal papers?

• Alexander Hamilton: 51

• James Madison: 29

• John Jay: 5

What was him‘s position on the bill of rights?

He oppose the bill of rights because he thought it would limit people’s rights.