Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the _______President of the United States.
3rd
James Madison was the ________ President of the United States
4th
What year did UVA admit students?
1825
Monticello means _________________ in Italian
Little mountain
Montpelier means?
my mountain
When did Thomas Jefferson die?
July 4, 1826
James Madison, the fourth U.S. President, is known as the ___________
"Father of the Constitution" for his significant role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
What are UVA's colors?
Navy blue and orange
There were ____ skylights in the main house because Jefferson loved natural light.
13
This reconstructed cabin is located near James Madison's Montpelier and provides insight into the lives of African Americans following the Civil War.
The Gilmore Cabin
How many languages did Thomas Jefferson speak?
He spoke 6 languages including English, French, Greek, Italian, Latin and Spanish
Was James Madison the tallest or shortest US President?
Shortest. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall.
The official mascot of the University of Virginia is
the Cavalier. (depicted as a mounted swordsman)
Jefferson grew over ____ varieties of ___ types of fruit on the land.
150
30
How many enslaved people were at Montpelier?
300 - This encompassed about six generations of individuals who lived and worked there from 1723 until the property was sold in 1844.
Thomas Jefferson's granddaughter Ellen Wayles Randolph recalled: "______ were at all times his chosen companions."
Books
On January 30, 1815, Congress approved the purchase of Thomas Jefferson's personal library of 6,487 books for $23,950.
James and Dolley Madison loved this frozen treat and served it at many White House functions. What is it?
Ice cream
_____inspired by the Pantheon in Rome, serves as the architectural and academic heart of the university.
The Rotunda
Monticello has been the primary design on the back of this coin. What is it?
The nickel
Was Dolley Madison able to stay in Montpelier until her death?
No. She sold the property in 1844 due to financial difficulties caused by her son, John Payne Todd.
Thomas authored
Very important document
The Declaration of Independence it was signed on August 2, 1776
Madison served as Secretary of State for which President?
Thomas Jefferson
Why doesn't UVA use the terms Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors?
UVA students are called first, second, third and fourth years to represent Jefferson’s ideal that one never stops learning.
____was a bustling area where the workers and enslaved people of Monticello lived and worked. It was home to blacksmiths, joiners, and weavers, all contributing to the estate’s daily needs.
Mulberry Row
Who was the last private owner of Montpelier?
Marion duPont Scott