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What were some contributions of Thomas Jefferson in making the Constitution?
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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.
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Who was important in making sure there was a Bill of Rights?
Thomas Jefferson
What were some contributions of Pierce Butler in making the Constitution?
he was there during the signing of the contiitution
What was Thomas Jefferson first problem as president?
Thomas Jefferson was faced with the conflict of the Barbary Pirates, the supream court case of Marbury vs Madison, and the Louisiana Purchase happened during his presidency.
How did Thomas Jefferson propose that men be trained for military service?
By making military training a part of a college education.
Leaders who contributed in making of constitution of us?
The fourfathers were i think. Two of which were George Washington and Thomas Jeffersson. but it is mainly inspired by south African constitution
What problem did president Jefferson have about purchasing the land?
No information or instructions were given in the constitution. He was making new law by the purchase.
What specific connection is Benjamin Banneker making between Jefferson's professed beliefs during the American revolution and the continued existence of slavery?
read: letter of Benjamin Banneker to secretary of state Thomas Jefferson
How did Alexander Hamilton help Thomas Jefferson?
Alexander Hamilton had earlier disliked Thomas Jefferson during the Washington presidency, however, when Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of votes during the election of 1800, many of the federalists during the lame duck session in the house of Representatives wanted to vote for Aaron Burr to ruin the democratic-republican party and secure a Federalist hold on the government. However, Alexander Hamilton wrote letters and persuaded enough of the representatives to vote for Thomas Jefferson, making him the third president of the united states.
What was the problem with the 1796 presidential election results?
the president and vice president were from different parties
Who would go on to win the presidential election of 1800?
Thomas Jefferson won the 1800 presidential election defeating John Quincy Adams, Aaron Burr, Charles Pinckney, and John Jay. Although John Quincy Adams ran as Thomas Jefferson's main opponent in the general election, running-mates Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr received the same number of electoral votes. The election was decided in the House of Representatives, with 10 State delegations voting for Jefferson, 4 voting for Burr and 2 making no choice. Thomas Jefferson became President and his running-mate Aaron Burr became Vice President.
Why did the group choose Thomas Jefferson to compose the declaration?
The group chose Thomas Jefferson to compose the declaration because he was known for his eloquence and persuasive writing style. He was also well-versed in the ideas of the Enlightenment and had a deep understanding of human rights and political philosophy. Additionally, Jefferson had a reputation as a skilled and thoughtful writer, making him a natural choice for the task.
How did the members of opposing parties become president and Vice President in the election of 1796?
Before the ratification of the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution in 1804, there were no vice presidential elections. Each elector voted for two people for president, then whoever got the second-highest number of votes was the vice president. Although John Adams' running mate in the 1796 election was Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina, Thomas Jefferson received more votes than Pinckney, making Jefferson the Vice President.
