USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jefferson claimed he believed in ____ government.
A
Big Federalist
B
Small Republic
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Jefferson gradually assumed leadership of the Republicans, who sympathized with the revolutionary cause in France. Attacking Federalist policies, he opposed a strong centralized Government and championed the rights of states.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jefferson’s broad vision of a republican society encompassed governmental, cultural, educational, and societal institutions and activities. In his view, Virginia’s political, legal, and educational systems were to be reformed and molded into an ideal republican society as a model for America and Europe.

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