Thomas Jefferson's Definition Of American Exceptionalism In The United States

Jefferson believes that the legislative branch should help out and support the president. When Jefferson said, "When right, I shall often be thought wrong by those whose positions will not command a view of the whole ground. I ask your indulgence for my own errors, which will never be intentional; and your support against the errors of others, who may condemn what they would not if seen in all its parts." he meant that the president should be corrected by the legislative branch if he makes any mistakes.

In the reading Jefferson says "which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government; and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities." He is trying to tell the people that they can make the government a good one, where nobody argues. Jefferson says that no matter what religion man practices, he should be peaceful with others. The government could be very honorable and strong.
The simple definition of American exceptionalism is that America is"free" compared to other countries. America is considered to be free because of it's political system, personal liberty, and history. Jefferson speaks of American exceptionalism more than once. When he talks about wanting America to be the greatest nation, he is talking about American exceptionalism.

I think that the sentiments expressed in this address are in agreement with his earlier opinions. There is a little difference but that is because back then was when he just become president. Now he is more experienced so everything is better organized and he knows better of what he