how Jefferson and Hamilton shared certain unflattering traits

that the two men believed in the same things but used different approaches

that Jefferson and Hamilton both had unhappy marriages

how the backgrounds of both men influenced their abilities to make decisions

To show that Hamilton's views inadvertently were adopted by Jefferson as president

To illustrate that Jefferson's and Hamilton's rivalry never really ended between the two

To emphasize that Hamilton supported Jefferson's presidency despite their differences

To demonstrate how Jefferson's and Hamilton's beliefs were reconciled later in life

nostalgic as the author describes this period of early American history

critical as the author states the shortcomings of both Hamilton and Jefferson

straightforward as the author explains the rivalry between Hamilton and Jefferson

depressing as the author surmises what America would be if events had been different

both men sought to become president

each man was exceedingly ambitious

both men grew up in very dire poverty

each man strictly interpreted the law

explain the events in the lives of both men as they gradually worked up to an explosive confrontation

illustrate the causes and effects of the relationship between Hamilton and Jefferson

organize the information about both men in the order it happened to tell a cohesive story

show the problems and solutions achieved by both Hamilton and Jefferson at the time

Jefferson didn’t grasp the levers of power with quite the same glee as Hamilton, who had no ideological

inhibitions about shoring up federal power.

A master of subtle, artful indirection, he was able to marshal his forces without divulging his generalship.

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

Jefferson was aghast at what he construed as a breach of the Constitution and a perilous expansion of federal power.

Jefferson came back from France.

Hamilton arrived from the Caribbean.

Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Hamilton attended the Constitutional Convention.

Jefferson’s vision was urban, while Hamilton’s was rural.

Jefferson’s vision was modern, while Hamilton’s was agrarian.

Jefferson’s vision included slavery, while Hamilton’s was abolitionist.

Jefferson’s vision included government controls, while Hamilton favored the aristocracy.

He confessed to speculating in Treasury securities.

He confessed at length to having an extramarital affair.

He accused Jefferson of having an affair with Sally Hemings.

He accused the Jeffersonians of lying about his financial dealings.