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∙ 9y agoAs a Democrat-Republican, Thomas Jefferson favored very limited government. He believed the ultimate purpose of a good government was to protect the rights of its citizens and beyond that, leave them to live their lives the way they pleased. Failure to do so required the removal and replacement of that government for one that would.
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Who was Thomas Jefferson's favorite school teacher?
Thomas jefferson favored his history teacher mr. William Douglas.
Who favored the federal government to assume and pay for the war debts owed by the Congress and states?
Thomas Jefferson
What social class did Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson favor?
Alexander Hamilton favored the elite, or wealthy class, while Thomas Jefferson was more in favor of the less fortunate, unlike himself.
What social class did Hamilton favor?
Thomas Jefferson favored the working class citizens. Thomas Jefferson was all for settlements for farmers and rural expansion in America.
What was Thomas Jefferson's view on naturalization act?
it was passed during Adam's presidency because immigrants usually favored Jefferson and voted for him, so Jefferson didn't like it. When he became president he repealed it in 1802.
Did the federalists support Thomas Jefferson?
No, the Federalists did not support Thomas Jefferson. They were opposed to his Democratic-Republican Party and its policies. The Federalists saw Jefferson as a threat to their goal of a strong central government and favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution, while Jefferson advocated for states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
The Federalists, led by George Washington, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton favored a(n) ________ national government, while the Democratic-Republicans, led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, favored ________ power.?
strong; state
Who were Thomas Jefferson's grandparents?
Thomas Jefferson's father was Peter Jefferson and his grandfather was Thomas Jefferson.
Who were the leaders of The Enlightenment of America?
Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine A+
What is Thomas Jefferson's full name?
Thomas Jefferson (he did not have a middle name).
Who was th author of the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What president is on On the Nickel?
Thomas Jefferson
