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Q: Jefferson felt these people were the backbone of the nation?
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How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the US forming alliances with other countries?

Jefferson felt that America should become allies and trading partners with France since they helped us during the Revolution and were a powerful nation.


Did Jefferson argue with the necessary addition to the constitution and why?

Yes, Jefferson argued with the necessary addition to the constitution. This is because he felt he had to protect the people from the abuses of power and government.


Whom did Jefferson believe was the strength of the nation?

Thomas Jefferson's believed that in order to achieve strength in the national government people such as the farmers must be involved in politics. He felt that big businesses would destroy the freedoms that were provided by the US Constitution.


Why did George Washington advise against political parties?

Why was Jefferson opposed against polictical parties? Actually it was Washington who was opposed to political parties. Jefferson helped start a new party to oppose the Federalist. Jefferson was in essence in favor of them instead of opposed to them.


How did Hamilton and Jefferson view the common people?

Jefferson felt confident in the common people, felt that they had much power and could do alot with their minds. However, was that Jefferson or Hamilton? This is right about the way Jefferson felt. He believed the power should rest in the people through popular rule. However, Hamilton had opposite beliefs. He believed in a more monarchial government because he distrusted in the common people to make good decisions. Hamilton wanted a government that resembled Britain.


What is jeffersons' major premise or assumption in the declaration?

The major premise in Jefferson's declaration is that the duty of government is to protect the rights of the people. Jefferson also listed the wrongs he felt Britain had committed.


Why did the Reciprocity Treaty end?

I believe that is was ended because many people felt that Canada was the only nation benefiting from this


Why did Jefferson name his house monticello?

Because he felt like it.


Two things Jefferson believed in or did that showed how he felt about equality?

One thing that Jefferson did to show how he felt about equality was to own slaves. He owned nearly 200 slaves during his lifetime.


What did Jefferson Davis say about state rights?

Jefferson was from the Democratic-Republican Party. They put emphasis on state rights. Jefferson felt that the country was too big to have all of its affairs directed by a central government. He also felt that the common people should have the power and so the state governments should have more power because they know their people better. Much of this belief was due to the fact that the 13 colonies were the creators of the Federal government.


What was one of the reasons that people like Thomas Jefferson opposed the creation of a national bank?

He felt that the Constitution did not authorize the government to create a bank.


Why is Jefferson on the US nickel?

Washington is on the quarter, Jefferson is on the nickel