Why did Jefferson and his Democratic Republican party oppose policies that favored manufacturing and trade?

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Responses

The Democratic Republicans felt they would corrupt the nation and give power only to a wealthy few.

The Democratic Republicans felt they posed a threat to slavery in the South.

The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.

The Democratic Republicans believed they would negatively affect American trade relations with other nations.

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The correct response is:

The Democratic Republicans believed they would lead to a reduction in farming and cause Americans to rely on foreign goods.

This reflects the party's agrarian focus and preference for an economy based primarily on agriculture, as opposed to one dominated by manufacturing and trade.