Mr. Pettit APUSH THOMAS JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENCY Directions: Find evidence in your notes that supports each statement related to Jefferson’s tenure in office, 1800-1808 Jefferson believed in limited government, but ended up expanding federal power. Jefferson’s administration was hampered by the rivalry between Britain and France. Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican Ideals were met with a major challenge from a Federalist Supreme Court. Jefferson’s tenure in office created an atmosphere in America that made continental expansion a strong possibility.