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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Included here are Thomas Jefferson's two inaugural addresses and his State of the Nation speeches. You can follow Jefferson's increased distress concerning the young nation's treatment by European nations. Fascinating reading.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: The Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information and lesson plan about Thomas Jefferson's inauguration as the first Republican President and the political unrest around the time of his election as the third President of the United States.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Information with lesson plan for grades 9-12 about Thomas Jefferson and the events surrounding his decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson Exhibit

For Students 6th - 8th
The Library of Congress has created an exhibit which focuses on the extraordinary legacy of Thomas Jefferson--founding father, farmer, architect, inventor, slaveholder, book collector, scholar, diplomat, and the third president of the...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Arguably one of the most accomplished American in history, this brief biography features Thomas Jefferson and his written contributions to American literature. Click "Thomas Jefferson Activities" for related materials.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: American Lit and Comp: Rationalism:thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on the historical background of Thomas Jefferson including his writings and his political career. It also provides a link to "Declaration of Independence" and the "Discovery Education Video: Thomas Jefferson."...
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Letters From Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
In this collection from the University of Virginia you can access a collection of letters written by Thomas Jefferson to his contemporaries.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Access a collection of Thomas Jefferson's Public Papers provided for by the University of Virginia. Content ranges from bills to "Observations on a Whale Fishery" to Opinions on French Treaties.
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University of Virginia

Uva Libraries: Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
The life of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE) is given here in his own words. Includes a copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Insight into the appreciation of poetry by President Thomas Jefferson. Includes a transcript of his poem entitled, "To Ellen".
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Duel: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson's political career (both nationally and in the state of Virginia), the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and his retirement at Monticello.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Digital Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
This online collection of Thomas Jefferson resources includes texts, quotations, and bibliographies, along with documents which were written either by or to Jefferson.
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Yale University

Yale: Autobiograpy of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's autobiography.
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Other

Monticello Explorer: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.
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World Wide School

World Wide School: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive online biography of Thomas Jefferson written by Edward S. Ellis. Includes a search index, a large set of questions, special study ideas, and several essays on Jeffersonian topics.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson Won the Election

For Students 3rd - 8th
The election of 1801 shaped the way we elect our president today, as Congress adopted the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Features portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
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University of Virginia

Iath: The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Electronic resource brings together materials related to the architecture of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Includes syllabus and teacher instructions.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: America in 1803: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Website detailing the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson.
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Other

Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of Monticello, the house and plantation designed by Thomas Jefferson. Includes many resources for students and visitors.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson: Establishing a Federal Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This Library of Congress article states that Jefferson, although serving as U.S. minister in France while the U.S. Constitution was being written, still influenced its outcome and wording through correspondence. Read this brief overview...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson: The West

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains Jefferson's interest in westward expansion while showing and describing many original documents.
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Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 8th
The Library of Congress has compiled a site with a lot of information, pictures and actual documents about Thomas Jefferson.

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