In what ways did Jefferson reverse the policies of his Federalist predecessors? To what extent did Jefferson reverse these policies? What were the consequences of Jefferson's new policies?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
- Goal: to ensure an agrarian "republic of virtue" through a program of "simplicity and frugality"
- Scope of governmental activity: cut all internal taxes; reduced the size of the army, navy, and government staff; eliminated the national debt
- Refused to replace Federalist office holders with party loyalists
- Consequences: all promises to reduce the federal government were kept; negative consequences-westward expansion meant lack of stable communities, environmental damage, spread of slavery, and hostility toward Indians
You might also like to view...
What was the significance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
a. It provided the colonists with a rationale for revolution. b. It acknowledged the sovereignty of the monarch. c. It persuaded colonial elites to sever their ties with Great Britain. d. It had little immediate popularity among the colonists. e. It did not criticize all monarchs, just George III.
Which of the following is true about the Nation of Islam?
A) ?Their spokesperson was Malcolm X. B) ?White racism was seen as an insurmountable barrier in the United States. C) ?Their ideology was based on Marcus Garvey's back to Africa movement. D) ?They called for blacks to develop all-black communities that nurtured and sustained black identity. E) ?All of these are correct.
For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance. Scholasticism
What will be an ideal response?
Ronald Reagan won the election of 1980 because
a. he was more intelligent than Jimmy Carter. b. he advocated extending New Deal programs. c. Americans felt threatened by political and economic forces they couldn't control. d. Americans became disenchanted by the many political scandals of the Carter years.