The Jeffersons

In 1800 Thomas Jefferson and his Democratic-Republicans won back the presidency from the Federalist they claimed that it was a revolution and that they would be guardians of “agrarian purity, liberty and state rights”(The American Pageant). They believed that the Federalist had brought a bureaucracy to the newly founded nation and had betrayed the ideals of the American Revolution. Though Jefferson claimed he would do away with the Federalist actions like Alexander Hamilton’s bank he actually…

Thomas Jefferson Opinion Paper As one of the founding fathers of this country, Thomas Jefferson is quite well-known by many Americans old and young, but not many know him quite well. He moved this country forward in so many ways, yet there are many compelling arguments today that he was a hypocrite and does not deserve the overall satisfactory reputation his name carries today. However, the fact that he was President and served our country cannot be changed. The effects he had and actions he…

John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr were both candidates for the president seat. The two men were tied with seventy-three electoral votes each. However, due to the ⅗ Compromise in the south and the intervention by Alexander Hamilton, Thomas was able to win the presidency seat. This in turn ended rule by Federalists and set in motion the Jeffersonian Era, which was dominated by Democratic Republicans. For the next twenty-five years, Republicans such as Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and…

Thomas Jefferson was an America Founding Father, a vice-President to John Adams and the third President of the United States. The principal writer of the Declaration of Independence and the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, gave Thomas Jefferson the attention he loved. From the interviews of the different people, Julian Bond and Jan Lewis were the ones I chose. Jan Lewis thought of Thomas Jefferson as that family member that no one really likes at times, but because he is…

Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography Thesis Statement: Thomas Jefferson is one of the most beloved historical figures in history. Jefferson’s fame is due to his eloquent historical documents he has written such as, The Declaration of Independence, The Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and his many letters of correspondence. Although he is beloved by all, with that love comes controversy. Jefferson was the author who wrote in the Declaration of Independence, “All men are…

Like all Democratic Republicans, in 1800, Jefferson believed that the Constitution was the most rational system possible and as long as the state governments were overseen by the federal government, as the Constitution states, the union would be perfectly harmonious (Doc A). In this letter, Jefferson demonstrates his strict constructionism to a future member of his cabinet. However, at the time, Jefferson was merely a candidate for presidency, so it is possible that he may…

the beginning of the woes America would face. It would come down to two prominent political intellectuals of the time, Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson, to take it upon themselves to heed this danger. Together they sought to persuade their colleagues and the masses through secret and not so secret writings and meetings. Both Hamilton and Jefferson understood that their new found freedom came with the heavy cost of internal and external issues. The most demanding of these issues though…

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father of this nation and drafted the historical Deceleration of Independence, as well as a strong supporter of the Constitution. However, overtime he slowly doubts the morals and sustainment of the Union, the Missouri Compromise of 1820 is what truly set Thomas Jefferson on a path of doubt for the future of the Union. Slavery, a rising issue that is the thorn in the side of all political policies. Is it a necessary evil or a concept that must be eradicated…

and so the war came.” –Jefferson Davis ("Jefferson ").Jefferson Davis didn't do a good job as the president of the Confederate States of America. Every time the Confederacy had a problem, Stephens blamed it on Jefferson Davis. In addition, it was easy for the people to point out Jefferson Davis’s weaknesses and mistakes (“Was”).Also, Jefferson Davis didn’t work well with the Confederacy generals, congress, cabinet and the government (“Jefferson Davis is”). Lastly , Jefferson Davis didn’t do a…

The History of Jefferson County, Kentucky There are currently 120 counties in Kentucky, but one that stands apart from the rest. It is larger in population that all other Kentucky counties and has a rich history. It is adorned with historic Romanesque architecture, lush landscaping, and prize winning horses. Jefferson County, located in Louisville, Kentucky, is currently one of the most popular cities in Kentucky and has numerous tourist attractions and activities. Jefferson County is a diverse…