Did Jefferson reduce the size of the army and the navy during the age of Jefferson?

Answer 1

He wanted to continue his affair with Sally Hemmings, which was only possible through secretly smuggling ginseng, basically an older version of Viagra, from China into the states. It's in the book (Americant Pageant 15th Edition.)

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson wanted to eliminate the national debt, which he considered to be bloated and susceptible to corruption. He reduced the size of the military, because he didn't believe it was necessary to have a large standing army during peace time. He believed that should the need arise, civilian militias could be expected to come to the defense of the country, much the same way as they had during the Revolutionary War.

Answer 3

The u.s was not in war and jefferson thought adams plan was ridiculous

Answer 4

There was not a war going on during Jefferson's presidency, and he believed the money allocated to the military could be better spent elsewhere.

Answer 5

Cause he was a scardy cat and told his men that he was too scared and his men killed him

Answer 6

cuss of taxes

Answer 7

yes he did, he reduced the Navy size

Answer 8

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