Thomas jefferson biography summary graphic organizers

  • Thomas Jefferson was an influential man, founding father, and president of the United States.
  • This is a biography about an amazing Founding Father - Thomas Jefferson.
  • This Jefferson's Accomplishments Graphic Organizer activity focuses on some of his best accomplishments during his Presidency.

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    Thomas Jefferson

    Founding Paterfamilias, U.S. chairman (1801 choose 1809)

    This piece is stress the base president ceremony the Pooled States. Protect other uses, see Clocksmith Jefferson (disambiguation).

    Thomas Jefferson

    Official rendering, 1800

    In office
    March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
    Vice President
    Preceded byJohn Adams
    Succeeded byJames Madison
    In office
    March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801
    PresidentJohn Adams
    Preceded byJohn Adams
    Succeeded byAaron Burr
    In office
    March 22, 1790 – December 31, 1793
    PresidentGeorge Washington
    Preceded byJohn Diplomatist (acting)
    Succeeded byEdmund Randolph
    In office
    May 17, 1785 – September 26, 1789
    Appointed byConfederation Congress
    Preceded byBenjamin Franklin
    Succeeded byWilliam Short
    In office
    May 7, 1784 – May 11, 1786
    Appointed byConfederation Congress
    Preceded byOffice established
    Succeeded byOffice abolished
    In office
    June 6, 1782 – May 7, 1784
    Preceded byJames Madison
    Succeeded byRichard Henry Lee
    In office
    June 1, 1779 – June 3, 1781
    Preceded byPatrick Henry
    Succeeded byWilliam Fleming
    In office
    October 7, 1776 – May 30, 1779
    Preceded byCharl

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    Thomas Jefferson

    1743-1826

    Who Was Thomas Jefferson?

    Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The native Virginian was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and later held several national offices. Jefferson served as the nation’s first secretary of state, and the second vice president (under John Adams), and the third American president, from 1801 to 1809. During his two-term presidency, Jefferson doubled the size of the United States by successfully brokering the Louisiana Purchase and defeated pirates from North Africa during the Barbary War. In retirement, Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and continued work on his beloved Monticello estate. He died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at age 83.

    Quick Facts

    FULL NAME: Thomas Jefferson
    BORN: April 13, 1743
    DIED: July 4, 1826
    BIRTHPLACE: Shadwell, Virginia
    SPOUSE: Martha Jefferson (1772-1782)
    CHILDREN: 12
    ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Aries

    When and Where Was Thomas Jefferson Born?

    Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, at the Shadwell plantation located just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia.

    Thomas was born into one of the most prominent families of Virginia’s planter elite. His mother, Jane Randolph Jefferson, was a member of the

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    Analyzing the Roles and Contributions of Thomas Jefferson

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    • You may know that Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, but did you know he also liked to design, build, and invent things?
    • Do you like to design, build, and invent things?

    Let’s explore and learn what you can do to change the world!

    A role is a part that someone has in a family, society, or other group.

    A contribution is something that someone gives or donates to a cause, or even the world. In this lesson, you will explore the impact Thomas Jefferson had on American history through his roles and contributions.

    1. Use the Graphic Organizer - 2 Column Chart, found under Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar, to take notes about the roles and contributions of Thomas Jefferson as you work through the lesson. Print one or two copies of the chart.
    1. Label one side of the chart "Roles," and label the other side "Contributions."
    1. You will write or draw things you learn from the videos and other resources listed below.
    1. A suggested answer key can be found in Analyzing the Roles and Contributions of Thomas Jefferson (Downloadable Resources).

    Watch and listen to Biography of Thomas Jefferson for Kids: Meet

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