Chapter 2, Section #2: Ideology of the Jeffersonian Era
Potential Trends
1. Introduction of Classical Liberalism: desire of human beings to control their own destinies and not to experience constraint.
2. The ideal Jeffersonian human profile was the reasoned, educated citizen; rationality over emotion=happiness and properity as well as a strong Democracy.
3. Government policy and educational policy worked hand in hand to contribute to the improvement of the human condition.
4. Leaders emerged from the populace as a result of the individual's virtue and hard work, not the coincidence of fortunate inheritance or tradional privilege.