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IOTL, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were absent on diplomatic duties in Europe during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. How might the Constitution been different had the two of them participated in its creation?
If Thomas Jefferson had been there and participated in The Constitutional Convention he would probably have put forth and supported constitutional proposals keep The USA largely an agrarian nation. Jefferson believed The USA should forever remain a nation madeup largely of self sufficient yeoman farmers, a nation predominantly of small self sufficient family farms.
Jefferson would have probably proposed that The Constitution expire and be rewritten every 20 years. He believed that all laws, constitutions, and even debts should expire after 20 years so that one generation could not impose its will on future generations. Jefferson believed each generation of Americans must personally experience The American Revolution anew for itself.
In answering this question in terms of Thomas Jefferson's participation I recommend the Book "The Radical Politics Of Thomas Jefferson." It provides fascinating insights into Jefferson's personal political views and philosophy.
I have to wonder if Adams' presence, in concert with Hamilton's influence, might have led to a stronger executive branch? Might there be some way in which the vice-president would have been given specific duties, apart from/instead of those of president of the Senate--e.g., the equivalent of a home secretary, with oversight of domestic departments?
If Thomas Jefferson had been there and participated in The Constitutional Convention he would probably have put forth and supported constitutional proposals keep The USA largely an agrarian nation. Jefferson believed The USA should forever remain a nation madeup largely of self sufficient yeoman farmers, a nation predominantly of small self sufficient family farms.
Jefferson would have probably proposed that The Constitution expire and be rewritten every 20 years. He believed that all laws, constitutions, and even debts should expire after 20 years so that one generation could not impose its will on future generations. Jefferson believed each generation of Americans must personally experience The American Revolution anew for itself.
In answering this question in terms of Thomas Jefferson's participation I recommend the Book "The Radical Politics Of Thomas Jefferson." It provides fascinating insights into Jefferson's personal political views and philosophy.