Analysis Of Edward J. Larson s The Crucible - 1383 Words

In 2007, Edward J. Larson published a book that focused on the events from America’s electoral process in 1800. The book explores four candidates; Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. However, the author’s main focus is on Jefferson and Adams due to their salient bout. As the former supported the Republican Party and the latter supported the Federal Party, there was a prevalent rivalry between the two candidates (Larson, 2007). With the negative and positive aspects, Larson’s book offers insight into the American system of politics and elections. The author’s begins by observing that political parties were speculated to be non-existent in America. Its founders were certain that the parties would create rifts†¦show more content†¦The two individuals also had a strong relationship with each other’s family. â€Å"By 1800, the remnants of their former friendship had ended in a tangle of mutual suspicions and partisan animosities. Adams and many in his Federalist party feared that Jeffersonian rule would bring political, social, and religious upheaval.† (Larson 4) Unfortunately, the 1800 elections caused a rift between Adams and Jefferson. Larson argues that Jefferson’s refusal of Hamilton’s financial policies was due to the unfair favoritism of the bourgeoisie in America. Such a gesture would result in the ill treatment of those in the lower class hence Jefferson’s reaction. It was during President George Washington’s time in office that the Hamilton policies were rejected. Adams and Jefferson had different interests as the former supported England while the latter was on the French’s side. Consequently, their diverse preferences created immense chaos and anarchy within America. The disputes were more intensified when Adams and his political party encouraged Hamilton’s financial strategy. As the Americans were preparing for the elections, there was evidence of different thought processes apropos of the Federal and Republican parties (Larson, 2007). As Hamilton detested Adams, he tampered with the elec toral process so as to hinder Adams from becoming the President. Hamilton failed to ruin Adams’ opportunity because he had many votes and support from England. He disliked Adams because Hamilton