1. Alexander Hamilton - Overview
... establishment of a national bank. Served as Washington's principal aide during the Revolutionary War. Wrote two-thirds of The Federalist Papers in support of the U.S. Constitution. Wrote Washington's Farewell Address. Utilized ambiguity of the Constitution's "necessary and proper " clause to legitimize control of the federal government and weaken the power of the states. Pioneered the idea of "implied powers " in American government ... ...
- Word Count: 1059
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Undergraduate