Question

14. During his presidency, Thomas Jefferson cut prices on land and encouraged westward settlement. What was Jefferson's motive for doing these things?

He was seeking to cut military spending. He had a vision of a more agrarian society.*** He wanted to increase taxes to reduce government debt.
He was trying to encourage more people to move to the U.S.

Answer 1

Correct, good job!

He had a vision of a more agrarian society.

Answer 2

The correct answer is He had a vision of a more agrarian society.

Thomas Jefferson's ultimate goal for America was to have a nation full of independent, self-sufficient farmers. In order to do this, Jefferson needed to encourage citizens to move west to land that he bought from France in the Louisiana Purchase. This is why Jefferson makes westward land cheap and affordable for most American citizens, as he wants them to have the opportunity to be self-sufficient, resulting in a smaller federal government.