THOMAS JEFFERSON
Third President of the U.S.
EARLY LIFE
Thomas Jefferson was born April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia. At 17 he entered William and Mary college. He aspired to become a scientist after he enrolled there.
GETTING INVOLVED
Jefferson's first published work was ''A Summary of The Rights of British America in 1774, in order to stop the political authority of Britain over the colonies. Than two years later he wrote the declaration of independence placing claim on John Locke's principle of natural rights.
CHOICES AND RESULTS
Even though Thomas studied math and science at William and Mary's college he ended up studying law at Williamsburg for two years. Jefferson ended up filling many political roles
IN HIS WORDS
One of Thomas Jefferson's most famous quotes is ''Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.''
I interpret this to mean that if you want to be wise than you have to be honest first.
AFTERMATH
Thomas Jefferson wanted freedom and for the U.S. to be free from political and religious tyranny. He also showed us that we should be educated if you wish to be free.
WORDS FOR HIM
Legacy
ANNOTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
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