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What politicalor social issues did Thomas Jefferson believe in?
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∙ 16y ago
Thomas Jefferson beleived that ideas were more powerfull to people than tools and that the mind is the best tool of all Thomas Jefferson beleived that ideas were more powerfull to people than tools and that the mind is the best tool of all
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∙ 16y ago
Thomas Jefferson believed in limited government, individual liberty, and the power of the people. He advocated for a strict interpretation of the Constitution, states' rights, and the expansion of freedom and equality. Jefferson also expressed concern about the concentration of power and the potential for abuse by the government. He championed education and the promotion of agriculture as crucial components of a strong society.
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What were. Thomas Jefferson's issues?
the embargo act
What are the issues raised by Thomas Jefferson in his inaugural address?
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Are there any Thomas Jefferson stamps?
Yes, there have been a very large number of Thomas Jefferson stamps, starting with the 1851-57 series and from then on, he appeared frequently on regular issues until recently when the PO stopped putting people on regular issues.
What were some contributions of Thomas Jefferson in making the Constitution?
i believe he participated in giving ideas and possibly wrote it. Jefferson was in France (Ambassador) during the time the committee met in Philly to write the Constitution. While Jefferson agreed with Madison on some issues, he disagreed on others, and was in the anti-Federalist camp.
What was the major reason for conflicts regarding domestic issues between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton?
Hamilton's objection to Jefferson's strict interpretation of the Constitution
Who disagreed with Thomas Jefferson on many issues such as the National Bank?
Alexander Hamilton disagreed with Thomas Jefferson on many issues, including the National Bank. Hamilton supported the establishment of a National Bank to promote economic stability and facilitate government financial transactions, while Jefferson opposed it, arguing that it exceeded the powers granted to the federal government by the Constitution and favored wealthy elites.
As president Thomas Jefferson's stand on the political issues that he had previously championed?
**WAS REVERSED.** RESOURCE: www.onteora.k12.ny.us/4370_71121141714/lib/.../apush_ch11.rtf
What primary issues did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton disagree?
tariffs on imported goods the role of states' rights powers of the federal government provided in the Constitution
Opposition by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to the financial plan of Alexander Hamilton resulted in?
Jefferson and Madison were polar opposites of Hamilton in the financial issues. The result of Jefferson's and Madison's opposition to Hamilton's financial plan was the establishments of the banking system.
Which two cabinet members often took opposing sides of issues in the 1790s?
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton often took opposing sides of issues in the 1790s. Jefferson favored a limited federal government, while Hamilton advocated for a stronger central government and the promotion of industry and manufacturing. Their differences ultimately led to the formation of political parties in the United States.
What are amendments 1-10?
The first through tenth amendments are called the bill of rights. Thomas Jefferson thought that it was very important to address these issues in order to preserve the liberty he and his colleagues had fought for.
What role did John Adams and Benjamin Franklin play in the writing of the declaration?
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson had been assigned the task of writing the Declaration of Independence. John Adams was a brash courtroom lawyer wanting to argue out every point. Thomas Jefferson was a quiet scholar wanting to reason his way through the problem. Benjamin Franklin could see the issues and solve problems almost instantly. He saw that Adams and Jefferson could not work together and assigned Jefferson the job of writing the Declaration. When Jefferson finished the Declaration, Franklin and Adams went over it and made suggestions and changes, but the document was basically Jefferson's.
