Thomas Jefferson-Early Years
What is Thomas Jefferson's birthday
April 13, 1743
Who was Jefferson's frenemy?
John Adams
What does Monticello mean?
Little Mountain
How many acres of land is Mount Vernon?
About 4,000 acres (3,885 acres)
What year did Jefferson go to Colonial Williamsburg?
1760
True or False? Jefferson was skinny and tall
True
How many kids did Jefferson have in total?
12
What did Jefferson want to put in his front entrance hall?
Items for learning (similar to a museum)
How many slaves did Washington own?
About 100 (123)
True or False was West Virginia part of the Virginia colony?
True
How old was Thomas Jefferson when he designed Monticello?
20-21 years old
What are the three things Jefferson wants to be remembered for?
1. Father of UVA
2. Writing the Declaration of Independence
3. Writing the bill for religious freedom
How many acres is Monticello?
5,000 acres
How many different buildings are there at Mount Vernon?
20
How many colonies were in the US?
13
What was one of his favorite things to do as a child?
read and collect items or science experiments
How many of Jefferson's kids survived to adulthood in total?
6
Where did Jefferson want to have his plantation?
on the mountain where he played when he was younger
How many rooms are in Mount Vernon?
21
Who was the last Lord to live in Colonial Williamsburg before fleeing back to England?
Lord Dunmore
14 years old
What is Jefferson's favorite shape?
Octagon
How many species of pea plants did Jefferson plant?
32
Who was Mount Vernon named after?
British Admiral Edward Vernon
True or False William and Mary is the oldest university?
False (it's 2nd, the oldest is Harvard)