THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An open and honest government
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A wise and frugal government
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An economy focused government
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An oppressive and merciless government
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Detailed explanation-1: -He wanted a government that would respect the authority of individual states, operate with a smaller bureaucracy, and cut its debts. Jefferson also felt that the country should eliminate Hamilton’s standing army by relying on a “disciplined militia” for national defense against invasion.
Detailed explanation-2: -What was Jefferson Davis’ main point in his inaugural address? Jefferson Davis’ main point boiled down to the states’ right to secede based on their needs not being met by the government.
Detailed explanation-3: -His Federalist critics wondered how he could take an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States if his primary goal as president was to dismantle the federal institutions created by that very document.