Question

In his acquiring and managing the territory of Louisiana, Thomas Jefferson violated his previous governmental views in all of the following ways EXCEPT ONE. Which of the following is the EXCEPTION?
A. taxation without representation
B. violating his loose interpretation of the Constitution
C. financing the Lewis and Clark Expedition with federal money
D. increasing the power and profile of the central government

Answer 1

Increasing the power and profile of the central government is the exception.

Option: D

Explanation:

Thomas Jefferson for managing the territory of Louisiana followed several ways. He allowed taxation without representation. He has never wanted to give more power to federal or central government. He reduced the power of central government from his level best.

He also reduces the authority of country's arm forces means power of army, navy and defense. He gave emphasis on the growth of agriculture rather than emphasizing on manufacturing or industrial works. He interpreted the construction of constitution as loose.