Why did Jefferson adopt Neoclassicism as the official style of governmen a He felt that the U.S. should free itself from British art influence and in Rome for artistic inspiration. b After taking a trip to Rome and Greece following the U.S. independe to recreate the same style. c. He wanted to create a ""new look"" in the United States. d.It was part of a peace alliance deal between the U.S. and Italy and Greece