Thomas Jefferson opposed a strong central government primarily because he believed it threatened individual liberties and states' rights. He championed agrarianism and felt that a decentralized government would better represent the interests of the common man, particularly farmers. Jefferson feared that a powerful central authority could lead to tyranny and the erosion of democratic principles. His vision emphasized a government that was more responsive and closer to the people, reflecting his commitment to personal freedom and local governance.
To form a strong central government.
Jefferson and Madison believed that the constitution discouraged the concentration of the power in the federal government.
He didn't that much power given to the central government and the articles of conferderation gave few powers to the central government.
It gave the government to much power.
For one, they both hated each other, so that complicated things. But also, Jefferson was an anti-federalist, he believed that the powers of the federal government were limited to what explicitly stated in the constitution, and the Bank, which would give the federal government significant power over the economy, was a big no-no.
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Jefferson feared these policies(promote industry & found a national bank) would make the cenral government too powerful
yes, they oppose all forms if government.
cuz they did
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They were afraid that too much power would be vested in a central government. Also, they opposed it because there was no Bill of Rights.
They were afraid that too much power would be vested in a central government. Also, they opposed it because there was no Bill of Rights.