MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He believes that the republic form of government, though still experimental in America, is better than being ruled by one person.
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He believes that many humans are naturally weak and require a strong, decisive ruler to guideAmericans to success.
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He believes that electing people to govern is risky but slightly better than the alternatives.
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He believes that a leader must honestly assess his own weaknesses before can govern others effectively.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Row 3: The correct answer is “Express faith in America’s representative-based government.” The quotation captures Jefferson’s belief that despite what others may think, he believes the republican form of government is “the strongest government on earth.”
Detailed explanation-2: -In Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address, he makes the statement “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists". In this statement he is showing that he recognizes that his people are diverse in their political affiliations, that not everyone is a Republican or a Federalist but that both are present.
Detailed explanation-3: -In this, his first inaugural address, Jefferson sought to reach out to his political opponents and heal the breach between Federalists and Republicans. Jefferson also strongly states his belief in the importance of religion in the address.
Detailed explanation-4: -Jefferson tried to keep a weak national government during his presidency. During his two terms in office, Jefferson sought to stay true to his principles of a weak national government by cutting the federal budget and taxes, while still reducing the national debt.