The correct option is C. Thomas Jeffersons' attempts to restrain the federal government's power were ultimately hampered by the Federalists capturing the Senate.
The Federalists started to lose support when their candidate, John Adams, won the presidency in 1796. Jeffersonian Republicans were enraged by the Federalists' restriction of free expression through the Alien and Sedition Acts and their assumption that Britain should replace France as the country of choice.
Jefferson understood that a more powerful federal government would increase the nation's economic and military security. Still, he was concerned that it would grow too strong and infringe on citizens' liberties.
Thus, C is the right answer.
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