Part a

jefferson was elected in 1800; the country was still new and many people feared the government was too weak to survive.

how does jefferson respond to those fears?

he acknowledges that the government is still an experiment that some people may want to end.

he claims that the government cannot be weak as long as its people are strong.

he argues that the american government is, in fact, the strongest possible form of government.

he reminds the audience of the great effort it took to form the government and encourages them not to give up hope.
question 2