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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which excerpt from the speech best supports the answer to part A?PART A:Based on Jefferson’s speech, what can the reader conclude about his political opponents?A They respect him personally but do not understand his thoughts on government.B They are confused by their lack of support from the American public.C They are afraid he is likely to involve America in foreign wars.D They would prefer a more traditionally powerful central government.
A
During the contest of opinion through which we have passed the animation of discussions and of exertions has sometimes worn an aspect which might impose on strangers unused to think freely ____
B
____ during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter his long-lostliberty ____
C
We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.
D
I know, indeed, that some honest men fear that a republican government cannot be strong, that thisGovernment is not strong enough ____
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Jefferson’s most fundamental political belief was an “absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority.” Stemming from his deep optimism in human reason, Jefferson believed that the will of the people, expressed through elections, provided the most appropriate guidance for directing the republic’s course.

Detailed explanation-3: -This is the correct answer. Jefferson states, “I believe this, on the contrary, the strongest Government on earth” to show that the American form of government is better than being ruled by a king.

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