Thomas Jefferson believed very strongly in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, especially, since he created the document. He also believed that republics broke down due to a shaky and corrupt government. He viewed governments to be a necessary evil, but should be very compact and restricted. These beliefs lead Jefferson to also conclude that the states should

Jefferson's quick, unsuccessful, attempts at diminishing the attacks on his merchants, as well as the Louisiana Purchase, show how he was an extreme pragmatic and realist. Also, his strict favoritism of the Constitution and his other philosophies on government, originally, obviously proved inadequate in running the government, causing him to reform his beliefs. By allowing the Bank to continue, and purchasing the Louisiana Territory, he proved that he was not doctrinaire about his philosophies during his reign of power. His strict, iron hand, slowly reformed into loose rags of construction always hugging the national hearts, and the nations interest.

attering of the cost, or what existed in that area. However, quite the controversial action of being a realist, or a hypocrite, is his stand on slavery. History and facts would suggest to his hypocrisy, but an analysis of the time period and beliefs would show a very realist approach. Although he did have slaves, Jefferson hoped that slavery would someday end, but he knew that it would not come

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