Thomas Jefferson The Declaration of Independence, the Presidency, and BEYOND!

Life at Monticello What does this picture of Monticello tell you about Jefferson’s life?

Farming What does this document tell you about farming at Monticello?

A Passion for Reading Read this letter from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams. How do you know that Jefferson loved reading?

What is this??? This is something that Jefferson used a lot! Look carefully at it. What do you think he used it for??

What is this??? Part 2 Jefferson designed this contraption. What do you think that he used it for? Why do you think that?

The University of VA Jefferson drew this sketch, showing what he envisioned the rotunda at UVA to look like. He thought it would show “the authority of nature” and the power of reason”. How does it show those things?

The Declaration of Independence This is the first draft of the Declaration of Independence. What can you say about the writing process that Jefferson followed?

The Declaration of Independence This is a realistic painting of the Declaration being presented to the Continental Congress. How do you think the people in the picture felt?

Designing the Capitol Building While he was Secretary of State, Jefferson wrote this advertisement for a national competition to design the capitol building. He entered the contest himself. Do you think he won?

The Louisiana Purchase Jefferson became President of the United States in He was always interested in expanding westward. In 1803, he made the Louisiana Purchase. Look at the map. How do you think our country would’ve been different if Jefferson hadn’t made this purchase?

Jefferson Sends Lewis & Clark Here is a map of Lewis and Clark’s trek through the west from How is the map the same as maps cartographers create today? How is it different?

Conclusion I hope that you’ve learned why I am an important figure in American history. Use your primary source packet to show a classmate what I accomplished.

Sources A map exhibiting all the new discoveries in the interior parts of North America. A map exhibiting all the new discoveries in the interior parts of North America. Library of Congress: none, none. Map of Lewis & Clark's trek across the western portion of North America.Map of Lewis & Clark's trek across the western portion of North America. Library of Congress: none, none. Thomas Jefferson (Library of Congress Exhibition).Thomas Jefferson (Library of Congress Exhibition). Library of Congress: none, none.