Thomas Jefferson Believed That the U.S. Army Should

question 74

Multiple Choice

Thomas Jefferson believed that the U.S. army should

• A) remain the same size as he inherited it.
• B) be increased in size to help manage the country's new territory.
• C) be reduced in size in order to save money.
• D) be increased in size in order to be able to compete with any military in the world.
• E) be disbanded and that the country should rely on militia for protection.

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