Jefferson's government was the beginning of: increased internal taxation a period of increased national debt and government spending widespread removal of Federalist officeholders a wise and popular government in the United States

Jefferson's government was the beginning of widespread removal of Federalist officeholders. When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, he initiated a shift in political power from the Federalists to the Democratic-Republicans. This included replacing many Federalist officeholders with those who aligned with his party's principles.