Thomas Jefferson: Life and Beliefs

The video explores Thomas Jefferson's role as a founding father, his political influence, and his legacy. It discusses his contradictions, such as owning slaves while advocating for freedom. Jefferson's beliefs in human nature, agriculture, and a small federal government are highlighted, along with his views on democracy and states' rights. The video also covers his foreign policy preferences, particularly his affinity for France over Britain.

Which political party did Thomas Jefferson help to establish?

• Democratic-Republican Party

• Whig Party

• Libertarian Party

• Federalist Party

What role did Thomas Jefferson serve under George Washington?

• Chief Justice

• Secretary of the Treasury

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

On which U.S. currency can you find Thomas Jefferson's portrait?

• $10 bill

• $2 bill

• $5 bill

• $1 bill

What was one of the contradictions in Thomas Jefferson's life?

• He opposed the Declaration of Independence.

• He owned slaves while advocating for individual rights.

• He was a strong advocate for industrialization.

• He never held any political office.

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about human nature?

• People are inherently selfish.

• People should not be trusted with voting rights.

• People are naturally good and can make the right decisions if educated.

• People are incapable of self-governance.

What type of economy did Jefferson idealize?

• Industrial economy

• Agricultural economy

• Service-based economy

• Mixed economy

Why did Jefferson oppose a National Bank?

• He believed it would lead to inflation.

• He believed it would favor farmers over businesspeople.

• He wanted to establish a global banking system.

• He thought it would give too much power to the central government.

What type of government did Jefferson advocate for?

• Theocracy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

Which country did Jefferson prefer over Great Britain?

• Italy

• Germany

• France

• Spain

What was Jefferson's stance on state versus federal power?

• He wanted to abolish state governments.

• He believed states should have more power than the federal government.

• He believed in a strong federal government.

• He thought the federal government should control all state laws.