Match each political leader with his positions on public policy in the 1790s.
A.Hamilton
B.Jefferson
1)rule by the "best people" or the elites
2)pro-British
3)sympathy for agrarian interests
4)potent central government
5)reduce the national debt as quickly and as much as possible
6)government support and financial incentives for business development
7)pro-French
8)universal education of the white masses

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Alexander Hamilton supported rule by elites, was pro-British, favored a strong central government, and advocated for government support of business. Thomas Jefferson sympathized with agrarian interests, wanted to reduce national debt, was pro-French, and supported universal education.

Match Each Political Leader with His Positions on Public Policy