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Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency Domestic Affairs
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Essential Question How did the election of Jefferson change the national government? Focus on Domestic Issues
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Jefferson’s Inauguration In his speech he emphasized: 1.The will of the majority 2.Need for limited government 3.Protection of civil liberties
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Jefferson’s Political Changes Expiration of the Alien and Sedition Acts Less money to support the military Repay more of the nation’s debt Removal of domestic taxes
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Jefferson Kept some Federalist political ideas Protective Tariffs Bank Power that existed in the office of the president – Cabinet positions
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The function of Government under Jefferson 1.Protect the nation from foreign threats 2.Deliver the mail 3.Collect taxes on foreign goods
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