Thomas Jefferson By: Kaitlyn Fuller

What did Thomas Jefferson do during presidency? rd president

Fact # 1 He was nicknamed the revolution of this is because he allowed the alien and sedation act to lapse and repeal the federal whisky tax. The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed in 1798 by the Federalists in the 5th United States Congress.

Fact # 2 He sent Lewis and Clark on a new expedition in According to Jefferson himself, one goal was to find a direct and practicable water communication across this continent. Lewis & clark

Fact # 3 He secretly purchased Lousiana territory from France. It was $15 million. There was no provision in the constitution that provided for the purchase of land.

Fact # 4 He tried to send forces against the Barbary pirates. He orders to the force commander instructing him to take military action to end force payment of ransom. The policy was successful but Jefferson did not consult congress before hand. Group of fighters who attacked American ships along the Barbary Coast of northern Africa at in the first few years of the 19th Century. Ambassador of Barbary pirates

Most important facts and overall what he did He was the third president of the united states. He expanded American borders with Lousiana purchace. He funded the exploration of the west(Lewis and Clark). Lastly, he expanded presidency.