"We are all Republicans; we are all Federalists." -Thomas Jefferson. Assess this statement (AP question)

Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the United States in 1801 representing the Democratic-Republican Party. During his inaugural address he declared "We are all Republicans; we are all Federalists." Follow Federalist president John Adams, Jefferson says this because he wanted a smooth transition of powers. With this quote he promised his people that he would compromise, if necessary, for the sake of unity and he backed up his words with his domestic and foreign policies. &…

…principals, cannot stand. He tried to bring Americans the best of both worlds and was successful in doing so. He compromised his beliefs and sacrificed his principals for the sake of his country. His domestic policies and foreign policies are proof that every action he took, he did it, not for a particular party or person, and he did it to do what he thought was best for the nation. <Tab/>