Cast of Characters
Thomas Jefferson
What instrument was Jefferson known for playing?
Violin
There were two types of workers at Monticello. Name the two areas they could work in.
The Great House- Mulberry Row
Field Hands
Why was Thomas Jefferson in so much debt when he died?
He signed loans for other people.
He purchases very extravagant things (like French Wine)
He fed lavish meals and boarded any visitor who came to Monticello.
He was given all of the debt when Thomas Jefferson died.
Mister Jeff (Randolph)
He is the oldest living child of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings
Beverly
He founded this University.
University of Virginia
He was sold when he was just 11 years old to Mr. Randolph at Edgehill Plantation. His parents were shocked because Thomas Jefferson said he would never sell anyone under the age of 12.
Thomas Jefferson sold a large part of his library to the Library of Congress after the British burned it. How much did he sell it for?
$20,000
Why did Thomas Jefferson not get remarried?
*Bonus for more detailed information.
He promise his first wife he wouldn't remarry.
*Bonus- He couldn't marry Sally Hemmings because she was an enslaved person.
She is the cook at Monticello and even went with Thomas Jefferson to cook while he was at the White House.
Miss Edith (Fossett)
When did Thomas Jefferson die?
July 4, 1826
Sally Hemmings grandmother who was kidnapped and sold into slavery.
Parthenia
About how much debt was Thomas Jefferson in when he died?
100 Bonus Points- What is that equivalent to in today's money?
$150,000
About 3.7 million dollars
About how many slaves had to be sold after Thomas Jefferson died in order to pay off his debts?
130
Miss Martha's oldest daughter. Her husband stabs Mister Jeff when they get in a fight.
Miss Ann Randolph Bankhead
Who did Thomas Jefferson consider the "Trinity" of people he most looked up to? (Name two)
*Virtual Tour
Sir Frances Bacon
Sir Isaac Newton
John Locke
Explain what happened to Peter Fossett after he was sold at the Monticello auction.
He later gained his freedom, moved to Ohio, became a Baptist preacher, and worked as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Joe Fossett worked as the blacksmith at Monticello for many years. He was allowed to take on side work. He kept _____ out of every dollar. The rest went to __________.
16 cents
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson's favorite song which all three of his slave sons learned how to play on the violin.
"Money Musk"
He was the one of the overseers named in the novel.
Mr. Bacon
What three things did Thomas Jefferson want on his tombstone?
Author of the Declaration of American Independence
of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom
& Father of the University of Virginia
He was punished for running away from Monticello. The first time his punishment was ___________. The second time it was ___________________.
*Must have all three answers!
James Hubbard
A beating/whipping
He was beaten/whipped and sold to the far south.
Edith Fossett and two of her children were purchased for this amount in the auction at Monticello. Who purchased her?
$505
Jesse Scott (as proxy for Joe Fossett)
How many living children did Martha Jefferson Randolph have?
11