Some Arguments on the merits of a Constitution

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams debate whether we should have a constitution:



NOTE: As you can see from the last part of this video, it was placed online by an anti-big governemnt group.

What's the Purpose of the Treasury Department?

Alexander Hamilton lectures Thomas Jefferson on the need for a strong centralized government and the treasury department. Hamilton reprsented the mercantile interests whereas Jefferson was an agrarian. Washington largely sided with Hamilton.