Thomas Jefferson
Published on Apr 21, 2016
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
EARLY LIFE
- Was born on April 13,1743 in Shadwell, Virginia.
- Jefferson lived on a plantation with slaves.
- Jefferson studied ATD boarding and at Williams and Mary college in Williamsburg, Virginia .
- In 1776 he became a lawyer.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR
- He rose to a position in leadership in both his state and his nation.
- The author of Declaration of Independence.
- In 1775 with the American revolutionary war under way, Jefferson was selected as a delegate to the 2 continental congress.
AFTER THE WAR
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AFTER THE WAR
- After the Americans won independence from Great Britain Jefferson held political office almost continuously until his retirement in 1809.
- Jefferson died on July 4,1826
- In 1809 Jefferson retired to Monticello where he wrote,looked after his estate, and entertained friends.
