Thomas Jefferson His views on Government, Economics and Human Nature Jefferson and Foreign Relations On Women, Blacks and Opportunity

Thomas Jefferson Born into a family of wealth He represents the Republicans party, they are strict constructionists and supporters of state governments

Jefferson’s View on Government Strong supporter of state’s rights He had witnessed the abuses of European kings Jefferson believes that state governments represent the people better

An Agrarian Economy He believes that we should be a nation of farmers Farmers are less likely to be corrupt and self-serving like merchants and businessmen Farmers are tied to the land and self sufficient

View on Human Nature Believed that the “people” as long as they were educated could be trusted with power The “citizen” according to Jefferson was the bastion of democracy

Thoughts on Foreign Relations Supported the French Revolution because it was a revolt of the poor class against the monarchy and the elites The Revolution turns bloody but Republicans still support it These actions horrified the Washington Presidency

The French Revolution

The French Revolution

Views on Opportunity He struggled with the pure thought of politically equality Women he believed were too innocent, blacks weak minded and Indians were a hindrance to progress Only white males participate in government