Which of the following is true of the Democratic societies?

A) They protested the policies of the Washington administration and warned of self-serving rulers who would destroy the rights of the people.
B) They saw the French Revolution as a perversion of republicanism.
C) They attempted to bridge the gap between the views of Hamilton and those of Jefferson.
D) They urged Americans to ignore events in Europe and to concentrate on perfecting the republic.

Democratic Societies

Communities or nations characterized by a political system in which power is vested in the people, who rule either directly or through freely elected representatives.

Washington Administration

The period of George Washington's presidency from 1789 to 1797, marked by the establishment of many protocols in the executive branch of the U.S. government.

Republicanism

A political ideology centered around the concept of a republic, where the government's authority comes from the consent of the governed rather than inherited monarchial power.