Answer:
d.) "Landowners and farmers provide the foundation for the economy, not merchants and manufacturers."
Explanation:
Thomas Jefferson was the one of the most influential diplomate of the United States of America. He served as the President of the US, from year 1801 to year 1809. He was also known as the Founding Father of the United States of America. He authored the
for the America.
He supported the farmers and said that they were the backbone of America' economy. The landowners as well as the farmers, they provide the foundation for the economy of the country and no the merchants and the manufacturers.
Hence, the correct option is (d).