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Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father who served as the third President of the United States (1801–1809). He is also known for writing the Declaration of Independence.

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AP European History
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African American History – Before 1865
American Architecture
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American Business History
American Literature – Before 1800
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American Revolution
American Society
Archaeology of Colonial America
Archaeology of Post-Colonial America
Art Curation and Gallery Management
Art History II – Renaissance to Modern Era
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Congress
Curatorial Studies
English 11
English 12
Greek Art and Architecture – 500 to 320 BC
Growth of the American Economy
History of American Business
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Interest Groups and Policy
Intro to American Government
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Latin American Literature – Before 1900
Native American History
Newsroom
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Social Contract
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US History
US History – Before 1865
United States Law and Legal Analysis
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Practice Questions (12)

What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the cabinet of George Washington?
What could be a potential consequence if Thomas Jefferson had failed to secure Louisiana Purchase?
How did Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's views on federal government authority differ during Washington's presidency?
How was Thomas Jefferson’s role in drafting the Declaration of Independence different from John Adams' role?
What impact could Thomas Jefferson’s decision not to include a denunciation of the slave trade in the final version of The Declaration Of Independence have had on early society?
What distinguishes the ideas of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson regarding the economic direction of the early United States?
What was one key difference between the foreign policies of Thomas Jefferson and William McKinley?
How did Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's views differ regarding federal power?
What was a significant cause of conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton regarding the U.S.'s early economic policy?
How did Alexander Hamilton's view on government role differ from Thomas Jefferson's perspective?
How did the economic policies of Alexander Hamilton differ from those of Thomas Jefferson during their time in office?
What document did Thomas Jefferson write declaring America's independence from Great Britain?

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