LAD #9

Tim Foster

Mr. DeCarlo

APUSH

11 October 2012

Jefferson, being the founding father of the Anti-Federalist party he advocated rights to the states and the people. He felt the constitution should be interpreted strictly and throughout his speech he emphasizes the extraordinary value that it has. He talks about finding resources like wisdom and virtue and asks for encouragement to guide the nation safely. Jefferson explains that his “Jeffersonian democracy” will provide rights for all but will be set up according to the will of the majority. He urges the citizens of the United States to trust him and his Jeffersonian Democracy because it will be based on their own Constitution. Throughout the whole speech he keeps referring to the people as “fellow-citizens” showing he is modest and is putting him on the same level as the citizens. Overall he has a positive outlook for the country under his presidency and asks for strength and support from his people