Advocate of STATE RIGHT'S
he favored state goverments
Jefferson was born on the state of Kentucky
he believed that it should be a strong state government and a weak national government.
Jefferson and the Republicans believed in state rights over a strong central government. If seemingly unlimited powers were awarded to the national government, they would be no different than the British monarchy. While a national government was essential, Jefferson and his party believed their powers should be curtailed so not to conflict with state rights.
He was Secretary of State in the government of president Franklin Pierce.
Jefferson Davis was from the part of Christian County, Kentucky that now forms Todd County, Kentucky. When the State of Mississippi seceded from the Union in January 1861, Jefferson Davis was a U.S. Senator who represented that state.
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Jefferson Davis
Kentucky
Jefferson Davis was born in Kentucky, a United States senator representing the state of Mississippi and finally the president of the Confederate States of America.
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederacy.