Episode 4 of 4

Compromise of 1790

When
June 20, 1790
Where
New York City
Part of
Establishment of the Early United States Government

Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison reached a political agreement on debt and capital location.

The Compromise of 1790 involved Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison. Hamilton won the decision for the national government to pay state debts, while Jefferson and Madison obtained the national capital for the South. Jefferson arranged a dinner in New York City on or about June 20, 1790.

Sources

  1. Compromise of 1790 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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