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“Passive commerce . . . should thus . . . [compel us] to content ourselves with the first price of our commodities, and to see the profits of our trade snatched from us, to enrich our enemies and persecutors. That unequalled spirit of enterprise . . . an inexhaustible mine of national wealth, would be stifled and lost; and poverty and disgrace would overspread a country, which, with wisdom, might make herself the admiration and envy of the world.”

Quote by Alexander Hamilton

Book:The Federalist, on the New Constitution
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The Federalist, on the New Constitution

Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, this collection of essays provides a comprehensive defense of the proposed Constitution. It delves into the rationale behind the structure of the federal government, the balance of power among its branches, and the importance of federalism. The Federalist Papers are considered essential reading for understanding the philosophical underpinnings of the American political system. more

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Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more

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