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What is 'Jeffersonian Republicanism'? Jeffersonian Republicanism cannot be pinpointed as to be one, or a number of policies but are an entanglement of many beliefs, some remained unrealised and some were to become the backbone of political America during 1801-1809. Thomas Jefferson was renowned especially for his belief in the natural rights of man as expressed in the Declaration of Independence and his faith in the peoples' ability to govern themselves. Throughout his career he advocated democratic principles and remained loyal to his liberal ideology, however, he found it difficult to uphold these policies as President, often having to compromise himself in order to be triumphant on certain issues. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr fought tirelessly during the election of 1800 to bring the Republicans to office, only marginally defeating the Federalist representatives, John Adams and Alexander Hamilton. Their victory was undoubtedly due to their rallying support by means of creating...

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