... the bank while Jefferson opposed it in theory (Schlesinger 313). The major underlying difference between the two presidents was that Jefferson tried to maintain and revive old concepts while Jackson was ready for modernization. Jefferson favored farmers, believing that they were ideal and necessary for the nation's survival. He supported self-sufficiency, saying that modern problems would be ... of looking with indifference upon the public interests and of tolerating conduct from which an under practiced man would revolt."" Although he seldom chose "common men- for governmental positions,...

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