Question

Jefferson’s display of Republican simplicity during his in-auguration demonstrated his attempt to connect with the common man and set the tone for his presidency where he would work to overturn Federalist policies.
A) True
B) False

Answer 1

Answer:

False.

Explanation:

The tone and wording of the Thomas Jefferson´s inaugural address was balanced and conciliatory. He wanted to send a signal to his political rivals, he wanted to show himself as a statesman above partisan divisions , a president of all Americans. He intended to look presidential and his language reflects a search and a hope for unity. "We are all republicans, we are federalists." He was the Republican leader and his fiercest opponents were the Federalists.