Early Life
When was Thomas Jefferson born?
April 13, 1743
He was the 3rd president of the United States serving from 1801 to 1809.
Thomas Jefferson
In 1803, Jefferson authorized this massive land purchase from France, doubling the size of the U.S
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson is the primary author of this foundational document, adopted in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
Where was he born?
Shadwell, Virginia.
Jefferson served as the first secretary of State under this first president.
George Washington
Jefferson sent these two explorers to map the new Western territory in 1804.
Who are Lewis and Clark
This was the name of Jefferson’s estate in Virginia, which he designed himself.
Who did Jefferson marry and when?
Martha Wayles Skelton in 1772.
Jefferson was a leader of this political party that favored states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Democratic Republican party
This French leader sold the Louisiana territory to the United States.
Napolean Banarte
When was the Hamilton-Burr duel and who "won"
It was in 1804 and Aaron Burr killed Hamilton.
What college did he attend and for how long?
William and Mary from 1760 to 1762
Before becoming president, Jefferson served as Vice President to this rival, with whom he later reconciled.
John Adams
To punish Britain and France, Jefferson signed this 1807 act that prohibited foreign trade.
What is the Embargo Act?
What are two of the key issues of the Election of 1800
Alien & Sedition act, and National Debt & Military