Liberty and freedom for the people is what led to the revolution, but it ultimately led to the forming of a government system which introduced power over these patriots. Liberty and power have always been in constant battle from the Articles of Confederation to the Revolution of 1812, to the Constitution being written. How does the tension between Jefferson verse Hamilton, help to show the idea of power verse liberty? How does this struggle help to shape our politics and is liberty or power more dominant within the American government? What are specific examples from the early republic era, which highlight if liberty or power plays a bigger role in the country.