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Thomas Jefferson's views on federal government were that there should be a weak central government and power to the states. This also shows his continuing support of the Articles of Confederation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoJefferson to George Wythe, 1786:
"The tax which will be paid for the purpose of education, is not more than a thousandth part of will be paid to kings, priests and nobles, who will rise up among us, if we leave the people in ignorance."
From: The Jeffersonian cyclopedia: a comprehensive collection of the views of ...
By Thomas Jefferson
The Fact-sheets below--are skewed by the extreme right, a contradiction to all that Jefferson stood for:
To take from one, because it is thought his own industry and that of his father has acquired too much, in order to spare to others who (or whose fathers) have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, "to guarantee to everyone a free exercise of his industry and the fruits acquired by it."
Thomas Jefferson, at http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/taxes/ustax.html
Answer: I despised them then and despise them now. I am happy to report I have found a way to overcome taxes and death. You'll be reading all about it soon as you too can defeat the system.
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∙ 11y agoAfter the Revolutionary War was over, the nation and the states had accumulated a large debt. In order to pay it off and unburden the states, the Tariff Act which passed on July 4, 1789 defined how duties would be collected from imports. This included a tax on foreign ships based on tonnage. And excise taxes on some foreign products that were unfairly priced while our businesses were getting underway.
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90 percent of all revenue came from these customs duties.
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Later, taxes on whiskey production was levied.
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For more fascinating information on Alexander Hamilton, check information placed on-line by the "Alexander Hamilton Awareness Society" and the National Park Service site for "Hamilton Grange".
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Thomas jefferson's views on government?
The smaller and less intrusive the better.
Thomas Jefferson's political views on government and the common man were in direct contrast to that of which of his political opponents?
Hamilton...
What similarities and differences did Jefferson's republican government have with the precious federalist one?
Thomas Jefferson was a domocratic-republican, so his principles were different from the federalists.
How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the Virginia and Kentucky resolutions?
The Kentucky and Virginia resolutions reflect Jefferson's view on government because Jefferson wanted he government based on a strict translation of the Constitution. Jefferson's views included that government was instituted to protect individual's rights.
Who was the group of colonist who sided with the views of Benjamin Franklin Thomas Paine and Thomas?
Common sense
Thomas Jeffersons views were most closely aligned with the?
French
What was Thomas Jefferson view on government?
Thomas Jefferson's views on federal government were that there should be a weak central government and power to the states. This also shows his continuing support of the Articles of Confederation.
What was thomas jeffersons plan for government?
Thomas Jefferson had strong democratic views. This led him to set high taxes for wealthier people and put the money towards public school reform and the modernization of the legal system.
What describes Jeffersons views on the new government?
America was too big to be a direct democracy
How did Alexander Hamilton's and Thomas jeffersons views toward the interpretation of the constitution differ?
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
How did Alexander Hamilton and and Thomas Jeffersons views toward the interpretation of the constitution differ?
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
How did Alexander hamilton and thomas jeffersons views towards the interpretation of the constitution differ?
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
How did hamiltons and jeffersons views toward the interpretation of the constitution different?
Alexander Hamilton believed in a loose interpretation, while Thomas Jefferson believed in a strict interpretation.
What was Jeffersons Davis religious views?
he believed in god
Thomas jefferson's views on government?
The smaller and less intrusive the better.
How do republican and democratic views on federal government expansion?
Republican and Democratic views can vary. Conservatives (Republicans) are generally very against any government expansion while liberals (Democrats) are generally in favor of federal or state government expansion.
If you do not have strong views what are you consider?
Conservative. Someone with strong views is considered Liberal. i think. No, No, No. A Conservative is someone that believes in small Federal government( republican ). A liberal is some one that believes in big Federal government (Democrat). Someone who has no views is nothing, but views (opinions) are like belly buttons, everyone has one.
