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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As a strict constructionist and advocate of limited government, Jefferson reduced the size of the army and navy and cut back on military spending during his presidency. He also opposed the Sedition Act and believed in freedom of speech and press. Additionally, he did not spend extravagantly on social events and famously made the Louisiana Purchase, which significantly expanded the territory of the United States.

As President, Thomas Jefferson