Jeffersons inaugural address combined a lofty appeal for the restoration of harmony and affection by commenting that "We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans. we are all Federalists." Working with Congress. Jefferson restored freedom of the press. lowered the residency period of the law of naturalization to 5 years. scaled down the Army and Navydespite a war against Barbary piracy. repealed the partisan Judiciary Act of 1801. abolished all internal taxes. together with a host of revenue offices. and began the planned retirement of the debt. The Jeffersonian reformation was bottomed on fiscal policy. by reducing the means and powers of Government. it sought to further peace. equality. and individual freedom. His greatest triumph came with his negotiating the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $11.25 million. thereby doubling the size of America with some 800.000 square miles.
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