In his first term, President Thomas Jefferson
A. aggressively used the military to assert American interests abroad.
B. argued for mandatory military service to mold and improve citizens.
C. increased the size of the army.
D. increased the size of the navy.
E. helped establish a military academy at West Point.
Answer: E
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