THOMAS JEFFERSON

Third president served for two terms by: Michael P. 4A

INTRODUCTION

Born: April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia

Died: On July 4, 1826 Date Elected: 1801 Political Party: Democrat/Republican Interesting fact: he let his bird fly

around the White House when he had no meetings

EARLY LIFE

His mother and father were Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph

He had 7 siblings He was the oldest of the 7 siblings He played the violin He went to Classical School to learn

how to write well

FAMILY LIFE

Thomas Jefferson married Martha Wayles Skelton

He had a pet Mockingbird He was the first president to start a

term in the new White House

THE ELECTION

His vice presidents were Aaron Burr and George Clinton

The election was a tie so the house of Representatives had to decide

Burr became the vice president

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN PRESIDENCY

The British taxed on Tea The colonists got mad so the had the

Boston Tea party

LIFE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

He became the chief author of the Declaration of Independence

INTERESTING FACTS

He purchased Louisiana from France He has his picture on the nickel and the

two dollar bill His picture is carved on Mount

Rushmore He had 6 children

WORKS CITED

Britannica Online School Edition Elston, Heidi. Thomas Jefferson: 3rd

President of the United States. 2009. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/

A0855114.html