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Why did Thomas Jefferson want to make the government more democratic?
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∙ 15y agoBecause it wasn't fair for a small group of individuals, or one monarch, to make a decision for everybody.
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What government party did Jefferson make?
A democratic republican
What did Thomas Jefferson believe would make US successful?
Thomas Jefferson felt that if the U.S was more democratic it would be more succesful. Though this never happened - _ -
What were the first two political parties in the US and who were their leaders?
The first two political parties are the Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and the Democratic-Republicans led Thomas Jefferson. The Federalists supported a strong central goverment and creation of national bank. The Democratic-Republicans supported a weak national government that left the states to make major decisions.
How did Jefferson views of government differ?
Jefferson wanted to make the government more democratic, less favoring people. he wanted everyone to have equal/ the same rights. Jefferson disagreed with the federalists who wanted the government to be based on only the wealthy people.
What early president hoped to make the government more responsive to ordinary people such as farmers?
thomas jefferson
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.
Who was the first Democratic US president?
The first president nominated by the modern Democratic party was Grover Cleveland. The modern Democrats have some ties to the party began by Andrew Jackson, so one can make a case the Andrew Jackson was the first Democrat to be President. (Thomas Jefferson is sometimes called the first(small d) democratic president , as opposed to the federalists who wanted a stronger federal government at the expense of state and local government and individual freedom. )
Who help make the atomic bomb?
thomas Jefferson
What did Thomas Jefferson make the Louisiana Purchase?
1803
When did Thomas Jefferson make an agreement with France?
pease
Who was the person to make up the 11th amendment?
Thomas Jefferson
What contributions did Thomas Jefferson make to the growth of American democracy?
no
