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Those whom Jefferson led profoundly believed that they were fighting for human rights; and in their view and as a practical matter at that particular time this sacred cause meant State Rights.
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Beveridge describes how Jefferson's followers believed they were advocating for human rights, which they equated with States' Rights at that time.
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