Thomas jefferson was not at the convention. he was serving as minister to france and was abroad. he called the convention "an assembly of demigods." does this indicate a tendency toward the federalist or anti-federalist side of the constitutional debate?

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Roxie

26 September, 17:23

Thomas jefferson was not at the convention. he was serving as minister to france and was abroad. he called the convention "an assembly of demigods." does this indicate a tendency toward the federalist or anti-federalist side of the constitutional debate?

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Brendan Hahn · Answer 1

This is statement is an indication of his support of the Federalist side of the constitutional debate; what Thomas Jefferson said was that the convention was "an assembly of demigods" who were inclined towards making "good and wise" decisions.