During His First Term,President Thomas Jefferson

question 17

Multiple Choice

During his first term,President Thomas Jefferson

• A) sought to create a tax on personal income.
• B) restricted the sale of government lands to western settlers.
• C) saw a doubling of the national debt.
• D) eliminated all internal taxes.
• E) drastically increased government spending.

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Definitions:

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles, caused by a breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles.

Spinal Motor Neurons

Nerve cells located in the spinal cord that initiate and control movements of the muscles.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

A progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control and mobility.