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What year was Thomas Jefferson inaugurated as the third President of the United States?

1801

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Which famous document did Thomas Jefferson write that declared the American colonies' independent from Great Britain?

Declaration of Independence

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Where is Monticello located?

Virginia

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What was the name of the political party founded by Thomas Jefferson?

Democratic-Republican Party

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Which famous expedition did Thomas Jefferson commission to explore the western territories of the U.S.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

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Who was Thomas Jefferson's Vice President during his first term?

Aaron Burr

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What was the title of Thomas Jefferson's autobiography?

Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson

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Which U.S. territory did Thomas Jefferson purchase from France in 1803?

Louisiana Territory

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What was the name of the library that Thomas Jefferson sold to the U.S. government to form the basis of the Library of Congress?

Jefferson's own library

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Who was the British poet that Thomas Jefferson had a lengthy correspondence with during his lifetime?

John Milton

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What was the nickname given to Thomas Jefferson's presidential administration due to its peaceful and orderly transition of power from the Federalists?

Revolution of 1800

300

Which document expressed the belief in the separation of church and state?

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

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Which university did Thomas Jefferson found in Virginia?

University of Virginia

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Who served as Secretary of State under Thomas Jefferson?

James Madison

300

What architectural style did Thomas Jefferson popularize in the United States?

Neoclassical

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What was Thomas Jefferson's primary occupation before becoming President?

Attorney

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Who wrote his Epitaph?

Thomas Jefferson (he did)

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Which river did Thomas Jefferson want to explore for a possible route to the Pacific Ocean?

Missouri River

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What was the name of the legislation that passed during his administration that banned U.S. trade with other countries?

Embargo Act of 1807

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What was the name of the famous horse that he rode during his presidency?

Caractacus

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What feature did Thomas Jefferson add to the White House during his presidency?

Dome

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Who was the co-author of the Virginia Resolutions, along with Jefferson?

James Madison

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What was the name of the naval engagement that occurred during his presidency in the Mediterranean Sea?

First Barbary War

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Was Thomas Jefferson a federalist or anti-federalist?

Anti-federalist

500

What profession did Thomas Jefferson promote through the creation of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point?

Engineering