3. ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF
THOMAS JEFFERSON
2nd Vice President of the US
3rd President of the US
Represented Virginia in the Continental Congress
Most know for being the primary author of the Declaration
of Independence
4.
5. BACKGROUND OF
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia
Died on July 4, 1826
Inherited Monticello from his father at the age of 21
Went to the College of William & Mary at the age of 16.
Here, he was introduced to the writings of John Locke and
Isaac Newton
Was a lawyer in colonial Virginia
6. THOMAS JEFFERSON'S
IMPORTANCE
Almost single-handedly composed the Declaration of
Independence
Served as wartime Governor of Virginia
3rd President of the United States of America
Assisted in organizing the Democratic-Republic party
Sent the Lewis and Clark to explore the west
Leader in the Enlightenment
