Why Did Thomas Jefferson Favor Sovereignty of State Government Over

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why did Thomas Jefferson favor sovereignty of state government over the federal government?

• A) He knew that the opposition Federalist party still dominated the federal government.
• B) He wanted the states to be free to build new cities.
• C) He believed that state government was more responsive to popular will.
• D) He feared that the federal government would provide financial assistance to manufacturers, leaving the states to subsidize family farms.
• E) He believed that the federal government was not yet strong enough.

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