“All, too, will bear in mind this sacred idea, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to become the law, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists… Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances (siding in a dispute) with none.” Source: Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address, 1801.

Why did Jefferson say, “We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists”?

ATo create unity in order to protect American rights and liberties granted in the Constitution.

B To explain why he was a Federalist and no longer a Democratic-Republican.

C To justify his purchase of the Louisiana Territory.

DTo accuse Federalists of attempting to take advantage of the American people.