Thomas Jefferson distrusted large standing armies because they
a. were usually ineffective in battle.
b. always developed a destructive rivalry with the navy.
c. could be used to establish a dictatorship.
d. were contrary to Article II of the Constitution.
e. would be made up of citizen soldiers.
c
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A) 1200's B) 1300's C) 1400's D) 1500's