Among members of George Washington cabinet _____ had a pessimic view of human nature and a dread of democratic excess. A. Adams B. Halimton C. Jefferson D. Marshall
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Start here, and eliminate those who were NOT in his cabinet. You should see that A and D are out. Then google and read up on the other two, and let us know what you decide.
C. Jefferson
View of Human Nature - (human nature – human behavior that does not change over time)
Hamilton’s view of human nature was shaped by his wartime experiences. All too often, he had seen people put their own interests and personal profit above patriotism and the needs of the country.
Most Federalists shared Hamilton’s view that people were basically selfish and out for themselves. For this reason, they distrusted any system of government that gave too much power to “the mob,” or the common people. Such a system, said Hamilton, could only lead to “error, confusion, and instability.”
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To find the answer to this question, we need to explore the characteristics and views of the members of George Washington's cabinet. Let's go through each option and see if we can identify the correct answer:
A. Adams: John Adams, as the Vice President, held more optimistic views of human nature and was a supporter of democratic ideals.
B. Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton, the Secretary of the Treasury, was known for his strong belief in a strong central government and a pessimistic view of human nature. He often expressed concern about democratic excess and advocated for a more elite and limited government.
C. Jefferson: Thomas Jefferson, the Secretary of State, had a more optimistic view of human nature, believed in the power of democracy, and was generally distrustful of a strong central government. He valued individual liberty and believed in the ability of citizens to govern themselves.
D. Marshall: John Marshall served as the Chief Justice of the United States and was not a member of Washington's cabinet.
Based on these descriptions, it is evident that Alexander Hamilton (Option B) had a pessimistic view of human nature and a dread of democratic excess. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Hamilton.