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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Letters of Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton

For Students 9th - 10th
In this letter, which he wrote shortly after the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson describes to Edmund Pendleton how to set up the Virginia Legislature.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, students will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson Papers (Quotes)

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected quotes from writings of Thomas Jefferson on the Library of Congress site. Each quote is linked to photo of original document in Jefferson's handwriting to show source of quote. Page of quotes is also linked to home site which...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.
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Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography on the third president of the United States. Links to related people/events as well as to books, videos, and other sites related to Jefferson.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
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HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Jefferson's Views on Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores Jefferson's views on women largely through his own words.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Martha Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Featured here is biographical information about Martha Jefferson (1748-1782 ), wife of Thomas Jefferson, who died before he became president. You can also find out who filled the role of First Lady for Thomas Jefferson.
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Other

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation: Monticello: House & Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation features the architectural features of Monticello, including a floor plan of the house.
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Other

Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.
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Other

A View on Cities: Jefferson Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
A stop on the tour of Washington, D.C., the Jefferson Memorial is one of the most beautiful and photographed sights in Washington.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Jefferson Memorial

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive page on the Jefferson Memorial provides information on its design and construction.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Sully

For Students 9th - 10th
A late likeness of Jefferson, painted by Thomas Sully in 1856 from an original produced during Jefferson's lifetime. Details are provided about the painting's creation, the artist's career, and how the painting came to be in the...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Thomas Jefferson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. Kids learn about his biography and life story.
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PBS

Pbs: Africans in America: Historical Document: Banneker's Letter to Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanation of the occasion for the writing of a letter to Thomas Jefferson by Benjamin Banneker that expresses Banneker's views on slavery and his hopes for Jefferson's support to end slavery in America. With a link to a transcript of...
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Other

U.s. History on the Web: Thomas Jefferson, the Eliminated Paragraph

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the original words of Thomas Jefferson's paragraph denouncing George III for slavery and slave trade. Excerpt from Jefferson's first draft which Congress omitted.
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg: Thomas Jefferson, Son of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpted from the Colonial Williamsburg Journal, this essay offers details of Thomas Jefferson's life and his long and varied career.
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Digital History

Digital History: Hamilton, Jefferson, First National Bank of the Us [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
As with so many other ideas, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were on opposite sides of the formation of a national bank. Read why Hamilton thought it was a great idea, why Jefferson opposed it, and what they each wrote to...
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Digital History

Digital History: Hamilton and Jefferson the Men and Their Philosophies [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton played a huge role not only in crafting important documents in U.S. history, but also by serving as secretaries in George Washington's first cabinet. Read about their diametrically opposing...
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University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Notes on the State of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this collection from the University of Virginia you can read the text of "Notes on the State of Virginia" by Thomas Jefferson. Access different sections of this 1782 document by clicking on the appropriate links.

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