Samuel Benton

Social Studies

11 May, 19:56

Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South

The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations

The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few

The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods