Question

note: madison and jefferson are the virginians. hamilton is the immigrant. using context clues, what do you think \diametrically\ means?

answer
what did hamilton get out of this compromise?
hamilton wanted a strong financial system, to the 1790 compromise, he secured federal government assumption of state revolutionary war debts in exchange for washington

two virginians and an immigrant walk into a room
diametrically opposed, foes
they emerge with a compromise, having opened

james madison: hamilton!
hamilton: im sorry, burr, ive gotta go
burr: but—
hamilton: discussions are happening over dinner
due to the system of checks and balances
financial plans like debt assumption require congressional approval to become law, ensuring the legislative branch oversees such policies.

Explanation:

Question 1: What does "diametrically" mean in this context?

In the context of Madison/Jefferson (Virginians) and Hamilton (immigrant), "diametrically" likely means their views were completely opposite. The note sets them as different groups (Virginians vs. immigrant Hamilton), so "diametrically opposed" implies their positions were in direct contrast, like opposite ends of a diameter (total opposition).

From the 1790 compromise (Hamilton wanted a strong financial system, the 1790 compromise, and the secured federal government assumption of state Revolutionary War debts), Hamilton got the federal government to assume state debts (strengthening federal financial power, helping his financial system goals) and likely support for his economic plans (like the Bank of the United States, though the text hints at the financial system and debt assumption). The compromise also likely advanced his vision for a strong federal financial structure.

Answer:

In this context, "diametrically" means that Hamilton's views (or position) were completely opposite to those of Madison and Jefferson (the Virginians). It implies a state of total or direct opposition, as if their stances were at opposite ends (like the two ends of a diameter of a circle, as the word "diametrically" relates to a diameter, suggesting maximum separation/opposition in their views).

Question 2: What did Hamilton get out of this compromise?