Thesis: The division of the Hamiltonians and Jeffersonians was influential in setting the stage for the birth of independent political movement among Americans and freedom of thought among citizens for years to come. Since America first became free from British rule, its citizens have upheld a strong central feeling of nationalism and pride of what they had accomplished. As a whole they held the same ideals for what their new country should be based on. …showed first 75 words of 1024 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1024 total…the various social and political factions formed at this time Americans began to become their own person and disregard popular belief, identifying with other citizens or political leaders with the same view. This truly American attitude and ideal of independence has been passed through our culture since the time of Jefferson and Hamilton, and to this day keeps Americans from conforming to popular beliefs and promotes independent thought and free spirit throughout the United States.