Thomas Jefferson A Man of Many Talents Patsy Lackey Spartanburg District Seven

Jefferson’s Early Years Born in Shadwell, VA, 1743 Born in Shadwell, VA, 1743 Studied law at William and Mary College Studied law at William and Mary College Married Martha Wayles Skelton Married Martha Wayles Skelton Had six daughters Had six daughters Built Monticello near Charlottesville, VA Built Monticello near Charlottesville, VA Drafted Declaration of Independence, 1776 Drafted Declaration of Independence, 1776

Jefferson’s Later Years Served as Governor of Virginia Served as Governor of Virginia Served as 3 rd President of United States, Served as 3 rd President of United States, Concluded Louisiana Purchase, 1803 Concluded Louisiana Purchase, 1803 Contributed private library to Congress, 1815 Contributed private library to Congress, 1815 Founded the University of Virginia, 1817 Founded the University of Virginia, 1817 Died at Monticello, 1826 Died at Monticello, 1826

Jefferson, Lover of Books During War of 1812, Capitol building burned During War of 1812, Capitol building burned 3,000 volumes in Library of Congress destroyed 3,000 volumes in Library of Congress destroyed Jefferson sold private collection to Congress Jefferson sold private collection to Congress 1886, present Library of Congress built 1886, present Library of Congress built 1980, building renamed the Thomas Jefferson Building. 1980, building renamed the Thomas Jefferson Building. Famous Jefferson quote: “I cannot live without books.”

Thomas Jefferson, Architect Influence of Roman/European architecture Influence of Roman/European architecture Monticello (“little mountain”), national treasure in Charlottesville Monticello (“little mountain”), national treasure in Charlottesville Family retreat, Poplar Forest - unique octagonal design Family retreat, Poplar Forest - unique octagonal design University of Virginia - Rotunda library and columned pavilions. University of Virginia - Rotunda library and columned pavilions.

Jefferson, Inventor Turning machine (closet) Turning machine (closet) Macaroni machine Macaroni machine Revolving book stand Revolving book stand Moldboard plow Moldboard plow Spherical sundial Spherical sundial Wheel cipher Wheel cipher

Declaration of Independence The most famous thing he ever wrote The most famous thing he ever wrote Rough Draft – heavily edited Rough Draft – heavily edited Best known words – “We hold these truths…” Best known words – “We hold these truths…” Why 13 colonies wanted independence Why 13 colonies wanted independence About ideals of our country About ideals of our country Other committee members Other committee members

Louisiana Purchase James Monroe sent to France James Monroe sent to France Napoleon sold Louisiana Territory for $15 million Napoleon sold Louisiana Territory for $15 million Largest real estate deal in history Largest real estate deal in history Purchase doubled size of United States Purchase doubled size of United States Land purchased includes states of: Land purchased includes states of: Arkansas Minnesota North Dakota IowaMissouri Oklahoma KansasMontana South Dakota Louisiana Nebraska Wyoming

Lewis and Clark Expedition Goals: Map rivers Map rivers Make friends with natives Make friends with natives Open West to trade Open West to trade Look for Northwest Passage Look for Northwest Passage Water route from coast to coast Water route from coast to coast Lewis and Clark

“I wish most to be remembered…” Sketched design of tombstone Sketched design of tombstone Wrote his own epitaph Wrote his own epitaph Only three accomplishments on tombstone Only three accomplishments on tombstone -author of Declaration of Independence -author of Statute of Virginia -Father of University of Virginia Died July 4, 1826 at Monticello Died July 4, 1826 at Monticello

U.S. Nickel Says “Goodbye Monticello” Nickel gets new looks Nickel gets new looks Monticello removed from “tails” side Monticello removed from “tails” side Spring 2004 – commemorates Louisiana Purchase Spring 2004 – commemorates Louisiana Purchase Fall 2004 – commemorates Lewis and Clark Expedition Fall 2004 – commemorates Lewis and Clark Expedition Thomas Jefferson stays on “heads” side Thomas Jefferson stays on “heads” side

Monumental Legacy to… A political leader who helped shape American democracy. Thomas Jefferson

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