In his inaugural address, Jefferson

A) sought unity after the bitter presidential election of 1800 by declaring "we are all republicans, we are all federalists."
B) called for a strong military establishment to protect the nation from foreign enemies.
C) said that a strong national government was the primary bulwark "against anti-republican tendencies."
D) put the Federalists on notice that he intended to purge them from appointive offices in the federal government.

Inaugural Address

A speech given during a ceremony that marks the beginning of a leader's term in office, often setting the tone and direction for their administration.

Federalist

An advocate or supporter of federalism, particularly referring to members of a political group in the United States in the late 18th and early 19th centuries that supported a strong centralized government and the ratification of the US Constitution.

Appointive Offices

Positions of authority or responsibility within an organization or government that are assigned to individuals rather than elected.