Facts
Where was Jefferson born?
Shadwell, Virginia
What famous document did Jefferson write?
The Declaration of Independence
What number president was Jefferson?
3rd
What did Jefferson name his home?
Monticello
What was the name of the enslaved girl that Jefferson had a secret family with?
Sally Hemmings
What was the date of Jefferson's death?
July 4th, 1826
Jefferson was the vice president to whom?
John Adams
Jefferson rewrote what famous book, taking out the parts he did not agree with?
The Bible
What 2 types of money feature Jefferson's image?
the Nickel and the $2 Bill
What is the name of the monument that Jefferson and 3 other presidents have their heads carved into?
Mount Rushmore
How many terms did Jefferson serve?
2
Jefferson has the largest collection of what in US history?
Books
Jefferson served as the minister or representative to what country?
France
What was the college that Jefferson founded?
University of Virginia
Jefferson invented what popular food?
Mac and Cheese
Jefferson collected the bones of what prehistoric animal?
Mastadon
Jefferson added a large piece of land to the US called what?
The Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson professionally played what instrument?
Violin
Jefferson invented what type of chair?
Swivel Chair
Jefferson popularized what dessert in the US?
Ice Cream
Jefferson fought for equality of what people group in the US?
Native Americans
Other than politics, Jefferson was interested in what three other careers
Paleontologist
Lawyer
Architect
What 3 accomplishments of Jefferson are written on his gravestone?
1. Writing the Declaration of Independence.
2. Founding the University of Virginia
3. Fighting for religious freedom
What was the name of the secret society that Jefferson was a member of in college?
The Flat Hat Club
What 3 categories did Jefferson divide his library into?
Memory
Reason
Imagination