Question

When Jefferson took office, he. . A. encouraged Congress to renew the Alien and Sedition Acts.. . B. reduced the national debt by cutting government spending.. . C. raised taxes on stamps, land, and alcoholic spirits.. . D. expanded the nation’s army, navy, and bureaucracy.. .

Answer 1

When Jefferson took office, he reduced the national debt by cutting government spending. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B". Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the declaration of Independence and he was also the third president of the United states of America.

Answer 2

B. reduced the national debt by cutting government spending

Jefferson was a Democratic-Republican and believed in states' rights and a small federal government.

To keep the power of the federal government small, Jefferson cut spending. In doing this, he was able to reduced the government debt from the Revolutionary War without raising taxes on the people. Jefferson also cut the size of the military because he believed it was not a power the federal government should hold.