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Jefferson expressed his concerns about autonomy of the states which were disparate in their religion, commerce, ethnicity and origins, because a combination of states would theoretically be able to dictate to the rest in any of these areas. At this time, the concentration of population centers were highly differentiated; communication and travel between the centers was difficult and as Jefferson was well aware: rumors and gossip about events was common interference with identifying accurately what had happened.
This was a central reasoning for the 'freedoms' contained in the Bill of Rights, especially the Freedom of the Press to report and check the basis for 'news' and events in this young country.
Jefferson and Adams had an intriguing relationship in exchanging their views of power and rights relative to their respective views of human nature and the role of government in their lives.
What else can I help you with?
What is a Jeffersonian?
A Democratic-Republican, which was the political party that Jefferson co-created. It is also meant to describe someone in favor of a weak central government.
Why were many Americans satisfied with the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
Who wanted weak central government?
Anti-Federalist
What was the source of fear of a weak central government?
They feared that the states would not hold together and break off into other countries. States under a weak central government could make their own money and have laws contrary to the central government.
Which party wanted a weak national government and more power with the states?
The Democratic-Republicans, who were opposed to the Federalists.
What was Thomas Jefferson view on government?
Thomas Jefferson's views on federal government were that there should be a weak central government and power to the states. This also shows his continuing support of the Articles of Confederation.
What was the message of Shay's Rebellion?
The price of a weak central government is anarchy.
What is a Jeffersonian?
A Democratic-Republican, which was the political party that Jefferson co-created. It is also meant to describe someone in favor of a weak central government.
Does the confederation system have a strong central government?
No. The confederation created by Articles of Confederation was designed to have a weak central government and a strong state government.
What system central government weakest?
Confederate government
Why were many Americans satisfied with the articles of confederation?
The Articles of Confederation created a weak Central government
What did localists in the new American government?
A weak central government with most of the power at the state and local levels
Who wanted weak central government?
Anti-Federalist
What were the beliefs of Thomas Jefferson about law and government?
he believed that it should be a strong state government and a weak national government.
What was the source of fear of a weak central government?
They feared that the states would not hold together and break off into other countries. States under a weak central government could make their own money and have laws contrary to the central government.
Which form of government is characterized by a loosely organized group of individual and independent states with a weak central government?
A loosely organized group of independent states with a weak central government is a confederacy.
Does Hamilton believe the government's power should be strong or weak?
Alexander Hamilton believed the central government should have strong powers and the individual states should only have power over local matters.
