Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemale County,Virginia. When he was 14,he inherited his father's estate and slaves. Soon after, Jefferson attended the College of Williamand Mary.In 1769, when he was just 26, Jefferson was elected to the V

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Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albemale County,Virginia. When he was 14,he inherited his father's estate and slaves. Soon after, Jefferson attended the College of Williamand Mary.In 1769, when he was just 26, Jefferson was elected to the Virginia House of Representatives.In 1772, Jefferson began building his home, Monticello. In 1770, he married Martha WaylesShelton.As a member of the second Continental Congress,Jefferson drafted The Declaration ofIndependence. In 1779, he was elected as governor of Virginia. Although he resigned in 1781,during his term as governor, Jefferson wrote the famous Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom.Jefferson's writings also formed the basis of the Ordinances of 1784,1785, and 1787. From1785-1789, Jefferson served as minister to France. In 1789, George Washington appointed himSecretary of State.Due to political differences concerning the role of the government with other cabinetmembers, Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State in 1793. Jefferson soon ran for president, butwas defeated in 1796 by John Adams. Nevertheless, he was appointed vice president. AlthoughJefferson and Aaron Burr received equal electoral votes for presidency, Jefferson was electedpresident by the House of Representatives in 1800. During Jefferson's term, both the LouisianaPurchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition occurred. Jefferson served two presidential terms.He later established the University of Virginia. He died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary ofThe Declaration of Independence. Coincidentally, John Adams died on the same day.

1. What did Thomas Jefferson get from his father?

A. Political ideas.

B. A lot of documents.

C. Slaves and estate.

D. Nothing.

2. Which of the following documents was Thomas Jefferson not involved with?

A. Declaration of Independence.

B. Statute on Religious Freedom.

C. Ordinance of 1784.

D. Ordinance of 1786.

3. Why did Thomas Jefferson resign as Secretary of State?

A. There were political differences between cabinet members.

B. He was about to be president.

C. He had to write The Declaration of Independence.

D. He was fired.

4. Which of the following did Thomas Jefferson not serve as before he was president?

A. Vice president.

B. Governor.

C. Senator.

D. Secretary of State.

5. Which of the following events happened last?

A. Jefferson was elected president.

B. Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.

C. The Lewis and Clark Expedition.

D. John Adams died.

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