Unit 1-Thomas Jefferson's Presidency-Lesson 6-Simplification of the Presidency

Question 1

How did Thomas Jefferson simplified the presidency

Answer 1

by emphasizing limited government and decentralization of power.

Question 2

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about simplification of the Presidency?

Answer 2

He believed in reducing the size and influence of the federal government, giving more authority to the states, and cutting down on government spending.

Question 3

Name three things that place with Thomas Jefferson simplification of the Presidency?

Answer 3

1. Decreased size of the army and navy
2. Cut Federal spending
3. Cut back Hamilton’s economic program

Question 4

Name three more things that took place with Thomas Jefferson Simplification of the Presidency

Answer 4

4. Eliminated all internal taxes
5. Reduced the influence of the Bank of the Unites States
6. The Federalist Parties influence declined