Question

What ideas for government did Thomas Jefferson stress in his inaugural address

Answer 1

Jefferson tried to bridge the gap between the political parties. The he outlined some of his goals. Jefferson believed a large federal government threatened liberty. The states he believed could better protected freedom. Jefferson believed in reducing the power and size of the government.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson stressed that civil liberties needed to be protected. He also stressed that there needed to be a capital where they could keep track of everything going on in the country.