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| Jefferson's First Inaugural Address |
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Washington's Farewell Address
warned the people to stay united,
which is what Jefferson believed
made a good government. The
ability to keep people united.
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Summarize Jefferson's first inaugural address.
Jefferson looked to the legislators and people who voted on issues to guide him towards the right path. Under his leadership, the citizens were entitled to free speech because that is one of the amendments that Jefferson supported wholeheartedly. Also, the election came to pass without violence from both parties, and if there was, it would divide the nation, something Jefferson was against. Even so, if one were to speak out their beliefs to destroy unity, they would be protected at all costs to speak their mind. Plus, a good government should be able to unite all political beliefs into one and keep the union of the nation. Furthermore, Jefferson earnestly insisted upon protecting other rights listed in the Constitution, besides the first amendment. Those included habeas corpus and trial with an impartial jury. No matter how much he hated the Constitution, he followed those rules in pursuit of peace, liberty, and safety for the citizens he was leading. Finally, Jefferson apologized for the mistakes he was bound to make, and asked the people to forgive him and help lead him the in correct direction.
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