Jefferson?s Presidency is considered a transitional period in US History. Many historians look at this time period as the beginning of ?true democracy?. Jeffersonian democracy Champion for the common man?.Believed education would prepare them for participation in government?.. But for now, educated should rule? KING GEORGE FEDERALISTS JEFFERSON Jeffersonian democracy Visualized an agrarian society Feared industrialization and its effects ?. Farmers were the chosen class. Laissez faire--govt. stays out of people?s lives Against BUS but did not repeal it. Owned slaves but believed it was evil?.Slavery would end but predicted it would divide U.S?Ultimate goal, Blacks would assimilate into American society