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.Question

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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?
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the purchase of the Louisiana Territory
the purchase of the Louisiana Territory

the elimination of the whiskey tax
the elimination of the whiskey tax

the cutting of spending
the cutting of spending

the reduction in size of the U.S. Army
the reduction in size of the U.S. Army
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The purchase of the Louisiana Territory does not reflect Jefferson's belief in the need to reduce the power of the government.