Early in the Jefferson presidency, the secretary of the treasury
A. reduced the army and navy budgets.
B. instituted a revenue-sharing program for the states.
C. called for the imposition of a national sales tax.
D. called for reduced spending on social programs.
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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