Why did Jefferson allow many Federalists to keep their government jobs?

Jefferson wished to avoid the expense of training Republican workers to take the place of the Federalist employees.

Jefferson realized he had already cut all the government positions that he could without causing a civil war.

Jefferson wished to ease party disputes, and he knew the Federalist employees were hard working, loyal citizens.

Jefferson allowed the Federalist employees to stay at their jobs if they were unimportant positions.

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Regina Lopez

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2 November, 18:18

Why did Jefferson allow many Federalists to keep their government jobs?

Jefferson wished to avoid the expense of training Republican workers to take the place of the Federalist employees.

Jefferson realized he had already cut all the government positions that he could without causing a civil war.

Jefferson wished to ease party disputes, and he knew the Federalist employees were hard working, loyal citizens.

Jefferson allowed the Federalist employees to stay at their jobs if they were unimportant positions.

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Rayan Merritt · Answer 1

Jefferson wished to ease party disputes, and he knew the Federalist employees were hard working, loyal citizens.

Jefferson enjoyed great popularity during his government and the Federalist party was in sharp decline. Jefferson decided to retain the positions of employees who were good workers regardless of their political affiliation.

Many Republicans criticized him harshly for not granting charges and privileges to members of his own party, but Jefferson remained true to his convictions.

Some Federals like John Quincy Adams will move to the Republican party and finally the Republicans managed to replace the Federal party and become the majority party for several years.