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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America is on the right path and should unite based on the underlying principles on which the government is based.
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It is beneficial to experiment with different forms of government.
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America is not immune to the kinds of violence found in other countries.
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Tolerating differences of opinion is a sign of successful government, not a sign of failure.
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Once an election is over, expressing negative opinions serves no purpose.
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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 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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Let us, then, fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind. Let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty and even life itself are but dreary things.
Detailed explanation-4: -Which of the following best describes Jefferson’s point of view about government as expressed in the excerpt? Government should limit interference in the lives of its citizens.