Why did thomas jefferson no attend the constitutional convention in 1787 a. he was serving as minister to france. b. he was against the formation of a new government. c. he was not asked to be a delegate. d. he was serving as a minister to great britain

Jefferson was serving the confederation government as a diplomat in France during the constitutional convention.

Let’s start with “America First,” a phrase our current president has frequently used to sum up his worldview. Where does this phrase come from? Sarah Churchwell It was a Republican campaign slogan in the 1880s, which means it appeared much earlier than most people think.