Explain how Jefferson believed that agrarianism would promote democracy
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Jefferson's ideal of the yeoman farmer went beyond simple economic theory. Students should recognize that Jefferson saw industrialization as a threat to individual liberty. Good students should be able to point to Jefferson's belief that urbanization and overpopulation created corruption in Europe. They will also call attention to his fear that industrialization would increase the share of wealth held by small numbers of people. Finally, students should illustrate how his commitment to free trade prevented government from favoring a small elite in society.
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a. nationalization of banks and industries. b. abandoning the Gaullist perspective in government. c. working with the Green Peace party to end nuclear power in France. d. leading the opposition party, but not participating in government. e. leading the French Communists.
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