Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the third President of the United States. He was a strong advocate for individual rights, limited government, and agrarianism.
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Hamilton: Alexander Hamilton was another Founding Father who held contrasting views to Jefferson. He believed in a strong central government, industrialization, and financial institutions.
Agrarianism: This term refers to an economic philosophy that emphasizes agriculture and rural life over industrialization and urbanization.
Individual Rights: These are fundamental liberties guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution that protect their freedoms and limit government interference.