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Thomas Jefferson wanted to limit the government because he believed the people should run the government.

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Thomas Jefferson aimed to limit the power of the federal government during his presidency in the early 1800s. He believed in a strict interpretation of the Constitution and advocated for states' rights and decentralized government. Jefferson sought to reduce the federal government's influence and promote individual liberties and freedoms.

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