(1) The United States wouldn't interfere in the internal affairs of or the wars between European powers; (2) The United States wouldn't interfere with existing colonies and dependencies in the Western Hemisphere; (3) The Western Hemisphere was closed to future colonization; (4) Any attempt by a European power to oppress or control any nation in the Western Hemisphere would be viewed as a hostile act against the United States.
1) All citizens had the right to equal treatment under law.
2) A person was considered innocent until proven guilty.
3) The burden of proof rested with the accuser rather than the accused.
4) Any law that seemed unreasonable or grossly unfair could be set aside.
The intent of each of these laws are:
1. Homestead Act - gave an opportunity to settlers to own a land with its requirement that the owner is the head of the family and is a citizen.
2. Pacific Railway Act - gave huge grants of land to railway companies.
3. Morrill Act - gave land to the states and establish colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanic arts.
I believe your answer is either his last name, (Jefforson), or the party he led,( Democrats. I hope this helps.
Have a wonderful rest of the day.
