Debate between Jefferson and hamilton o Jefferson held antagonism toward Hamilton then secretary of the treasury. Jefferson thoroughgoing republican, feared that Hamiltons program would lead in the direction of monarchy. He championed states rights, individual liberties, and the ascendancy of the agrarian faction 2021221 112021/2/21 11 Debate between Jefferson and Hamilton: ❖ Jefferson held antagonism toward Hamilton, then secretary of the treasury. Jefferson, thoroughgoing republican, feared that Hamilton’s program would lead in the direction of monarchy. He championed states’ rights, individual liberties, and the ascendancy of the agrarian faction