Jefferson actually said and believed that the people are the most important aspect of the government as the government is of the people for the people. This means that the people chose who will represent them in the government so they have to be involved in order to get the right people in the government. By doing this citizens uphold their responsibility and by participating and concerning with politics they protect their rights and interests.
It makes products cheaper for consumers to buy.
the Black Hole of Calcutta.
They had the money for supplies and thing that they needed