... of the 19th century reveals that the banking system was basically in upheaval over the federal/state divide. Put another way, the decade was marked by the debate over central vs. state led banking. During the decade, the forces led by Alexander Hamilton were dominant, though consistently losing ground. The inordinate power bestowed upon Hamilton as the first Secretary of the ... closest thing to a national currency that existed. States were adverse to the relative power of this centralist institution, and based on the bitter conflicts between Madison and Hamilton over state vs. federal ...

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... the Declaration of Independence. Served as Secretary of State under Washington and Vice president under Madison. III. Served two terms (1800-1808) IV. Key issues prominent in Election- federal government vs. state's rights, westward expansion of the nation, Native Americans, the freedom of lower class white men. V. Opponents A. First Election (1800)- Aaron Burr (Democratic-Republican), John Adams (Federalist), Charles C. Pinckney (Federalist ... ...

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... could be said a revolution took place during the election of 1800, because from that point on the face of American government would never be the same. 2) The case of Marbury vs. Madison was brought about by the struggle for power in the government, and the republicans attempting to sabotage the judiciary act of 1801. Marbury had been appointed to the Supreme ... ...

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