The Jeffersonians believed that the Westerners should be allowed to govern themselves precisely as other citizens of the United States did, and should be given their full share in the management of national affairs.
This quote reflects the Jeffersonian belief in self-governance for Western territories, emphasizing their rights as citizens.
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