Generally speaking, Hamilton took a far more interpretational view of the Constitution than Jefferson, who was more of a constructionist in the sense that he wanted the federal government to be relatively limited in power.
Gathering information is another thinking skill. In history you can never jump to conclusions. You must first ask a question about something on the historical timeline. The next step is to research and gather information about the topic. At the end you can draw a final conclusion.
I hope this helps! :)
