USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
PART A:The word “principle” recurs throughout Jefferson’s speech. In the context of the speech, what is the meaning of the word principle?
A
a tendency of human beings to respond to a situation in a similar way
B
a basic belief that gives rise to and supports other ideas
C
a concern shared by members of the same political group
D
desire to treat all living things with equality
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -“Principle” in the context of the speech does not refer to “a tendency of human beings” but rather a “basic belief.” B. This is the correct answer. Jefferson uses “principle” to outline “a basic belief that gives rise to and supports other ideas.”

Detailed explanation-2: -How does the repetition of the word principle in Jefferson’s speech help him achieve his purpose? It stresses the significance of the strong foundations on which the government was formed.

Detailed explanation-3: -“All too will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will, to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal laws must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Thomas Jefferson delivered his First Inaugural Address in the Senate Chamber on March 4, 1801. Q: What was Jefferson conveying in his first speech? The purpose of Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address was to let the American people know his feelings about America and his style of government.

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