Question

how did thomas jefferson change after he became president? his stand on states rights prevented him from adding to the territories belonging to the united states. he gave up all his slaves because he realized that slavery was wrong. he completed the louisiana purchase despite there being no provision for doing so in the constitution. he wanted to restrict further trade with england because the cotton gin was helping america.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• First option: Jefferson's stance on states' rights didn't prevent him from territorial expansion; he did the Louisiana Purchase, so this is wrong.
• Second option: Jefferson did not give up all his slaves; he had complex views on slavery but continued to own slaves, so this is incorrect.
• Third option: The Louisiana Purchase was made even though the Constitution had no specific provision for such a purchase, and this was a significant action during Jefferson's presidency that showed a change in his approach to executive power and expansion.
• Fourth option: The cotton gin's impact and trade restrictions with England don't relate to a major change in Jefferson after becoming president in the way described, and this statement is inaccurate.

Answer:

C. He completed the Louisiana Purchase despite there being no provision for doing so in the Constitution.