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 "b. reduced the national debt by cutting government spending," although the extent to which he did this is slightly disputed, since many of these actions were carried over from Adams.