A concept web shows Jefferson’s first actions as president. They included the following: reduced the size of the United States Army; cut spending; sent vessels to fight Barbary pirates; eliminated the whiskey tax; and purchased Louisiana Territory.
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Which of these first actions taken by Jefferson does not reflect his belief in the need to reduce the power of the government?
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
the elimination of the whiskey tax
the cutting of spending
the reduction in size of the U.S. Army