Episode 4 of 4
Compromise of 1790
- When
- June 20, 1790
- Where
- New York City
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
- Compromise of 1790 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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