Ashley Gravely
June 25, 2012
HIS131
The Lasting Legacy of Jeerson
Thomas Jeerson, the third president of the United States, paved the way for the future of the
Democratic Party that the U.S. has today. Jeerson emphasized on the beliefs and lifestyles of rural
America and that self-reliance was the key to a successful country. A.er the American Revolution
political leaders strived to not model their new government a.er the British Parliament. Thomas
Jeerson was one of these leaders who embodied his views and ideologies for the average American.
Jeerson was one of the greatest presidents of the U.S. because of his ability to represent the views of
