Thomas Jefferson’s Presidency Domestic Affairs

Essential Question How did the election of Jefferson change the national government? Focus on Domestic Issues

Jefferson’s Inauguration In his speech he emphasized: 1.The will of the majority 2.Need for limited government 3.Protection of civil liberties

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

Jefferson Kept some Federalist political ideas Protective Tariffs Bank Power that existed in the office of the president – Cabinet positions

The function of Government under Jefferson 1.Protect the nation from foreign threats 2.Deliver the mail 3.Collect taxes on foreign goods