USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -As he did throughout his life, Jefferson strongly believed that every American should have the right to prevent the government from infringing on the liberties of its citizens. Certain liberties, including those of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, should be sacred to everyone.

Detailed explanation-2: -By preserving the Bank of the United States, honoring (but paying down) the national debt, and preserving (while shrinking) the navy and army, Jefferson conciliated moderate Federalists.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Federalists feared and hated Jefferson, but partly due to infighting, they were never able to organize successful opposition. A last great hope–that the New England states would secede and form a Federalist nation–collapsed when Jefferson won a landslide reelection in 1804, thanks to the Louisiana Purchase.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jefferson was a moderate president because 1. he didn’t fill all of the government positions with Republicans, instead, he let most Federalists keep their seats. 2. even though he despised Hamilton’s financial plan, he only removed excise taxes, everything remained intact (the Bank of America grew, even).