Hamilton v. Jefferson
From: Digital Inquiry Group
Grade Level: HS, College
Remote Ready: With Modifications!
Time: Less than 1 class period
Length of Reading: Pages
Link: Hamilton v. Jefferson
Students read 2 paragraphs about the Hamilton-Jefferson disagreement. Then they read a letter each man wrote to GW (1 page each, 2 pages total) about their conflict and answer questions in pairs.
More Information:
Grade Level:
HS, College: This lesson is meant for high school and college students
This Activity Involves:
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Secondary Source: This activity utilizes secondary sources.
Group Work: This activity calls for working in pairs or groups or having a group discussion.
Trumbull, John. "Alexander Hamilton." Wikimedia Commons, 20 August 2025, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alexander_Hamilton_MET_DT222199.jpg. AND Peale, Rembrandt. "Thomas Jefferson." Wikimedia Commons, 20 August 2025, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Official_Presidential_portrait_of_Thomas_Jefferson_(by_Rembrandt_Peale,_1800).jpg.
