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Thomas Jefferson: The 3rd President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson, born on April 13, 1743, in Shadwell, Virginia, and the 3rd President of the United States, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation. He was elected in 1801, marking a significant political shift as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Jefferson is renowned for drafting the Declaration of Independence and facilitating the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States. He passed away on July 4, 1826, leaving a lasting legacy in American history.

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Thomas Jefferson: The 3rd President of the United States

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  1. 3rd , 2 terms Johnny grade 4 Thomas Jefferson

  2. Introduction • Born April 13 in Shadwell Virginia • Died July 4 in Monticello • Elected 1801- 57 years old • Political Party Democratic - Republican • Died on the fourth of July

  3. Early life Family + Education • Thomas had a brother named Peter and a sister named Jane • Thomas learned Latin Greek and violin • Thomas went to a boarding school • Went to Reverend James Mary’s school

  4. Family • Thomas got married to Martha Wayles Skelton • Thomas had two kids named Martha and Maria

  5. Election • Thomas choose Aaron Burr and George Clinton as vice president’s

  6. Significant Events • Thomas helped get the Louisiana purchase; this made the United States twice as big

  7. Life Accomplishments • Thomas wrote the Declaration of Independence

  8. Interesting facts • He wrote the Declaration of Independence • He died on the fourth of July • He made the U.S. twice as big • Became &U.S. minister to France

  9. Works Cited • Elston, Heidi. Thomas Jefferson: 3rd President of the United States. 2009. • whitehouse.gov • World Book Kids Online

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