As President, Thomas Jefferson

question 68

Multiple Choice

As president, Thomas Jefferson

• A)increased the size and expense of the government.
• B)used the Sedition Act to arrest outspoken Federalist opponents.
• C)reduced the size of the army and navy and cut back on military spending.
• D)spent thousands of dollars on extravagant balls and dinner parties.
• E)rejected the opportunity to expand the territory of the U.S.

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Individual Members

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Persuade

To persuade an individual to adopt a certain belief or take a specific action by using logic or discussion.