The Jacobins executed two radical reforms in outlawing the Catholic Church and creating a new calendar. Think about how the church and

the calendar are connected. Think about the effect of these changes

on society and the lives of Christian believers in revolutionary France.

How would Voltaire, the Enlightenment philosopher that implored reli-

gious tolerance, react to these reforms?

Respond in at least three complete sentences.

Explanation:

The President Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who took office on March 4, 1801, was surrounded with people who share the same views, for instance, after getting rid of most federal taxes, and reducing the national debt as well as cutting down on military expenses,.

Jefferson administration including his secretary of the treasury, only collected customs duties which are taxes collected on imported goods.

Quote from Jefferson:

“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.”