He cut a lot of military spending.
Jefferson largely relied on reducing government expenses and cutting military spending to reduce the U.S. deficit during his presidency. Additionally, he sought to increase revenue through enforcing tariffs and by implementing the Embargo Act of 1807, which aimed to prevent American goods from being exported and reduce trade deficit.
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Thomas Jefferson
The federal deficit rose significantly during the Reagan administration. Ronald Reagan was the 40th U.S. President, serving from 1981 to 1989.
The Louisiana Purchase was made in 1803 during Jefferson's presidency.
Elimination of the national bank
John Adams
reducing the size of the government
Abraham Lincoln
mainly ports for international trade.
The Louisiana purchase
yes, thus is why he did not put anything of his presidency on his gravestone.
The Louisiana Purchase (1803) was one of Jefferson's important accomplishments.