Whose ideas were best for the new nation, Hamilton’s or Jefferson’s? Answer :I think Hamilton's ideas were best for the new nation because he wanted to establish a national bank but Jefferson thought it would lead the nation to be like Britain. Hamilton encouraged commerce and industry and created a solid Phalanx. He supported new ideas to better the economy and promote national growth rather than only supporting farmers and tradespeople. Also, Hamilton wanted to pay national and state debts instead of only the national debt.