#3 – Thomas Jefferson
Born: April 13, 1743 Birthplace: Shadwell, Virginia Political Party: Democratic- Republican Term: 2 ( ) Vice Presidents: Aaron Burr, George Clinton Children : 5 – Martha, Jane, Mary, Lucy and Lucy. Died: July 4, 1826
#3 – Thomas Jefferson 1757: At age 14 he inherited from his father 5,000 acres of land in Virginia. The estate was known as Monticello. Attended the College of William and Mary 1762: graduated from college.
1767: began to practice law. (lawyer) 1769 – 1779: served in the Virginia legislature. 1772: married Martha Skelton : member of the Continental Congress. 1776: drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson : Governor of Virginia 1782: Wife dies : member of Virginias delegation to the Confederation Congress. (Under the Articles of Confederation) : minister (diplomat) to France : Secretary of State under George Washington.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson : Vice President under John Adams. He comes in second place during the Presidential election. 1801: elected President. Tied electoral votes with Aaron Burr. House of Representatives votes 35 times, unable to break the tie. Hamilton influences his supporters to choose Jefferson. Aaron Burr is furious.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson 1803: 12 th amendment is added to the Constitution. President and Vice President must be placed on the same political party ticket for elections. 1804: Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel. Hamilton dies – Burr’s political career is over.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson 1803: Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson buys the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon (France). Cost the U.S. 15 million dollars. Doubles the size of the U.S. at 4 cents an acre.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson 1807: Congress passes the Embargo Act. 1809: ends his Presidency : founded and helped design the University of Virginia. July 4, 1826: Dies at Monticello at the age of 86.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson Interesting Facts: 1803: 12th amendment added to the Constitution. Places the President and Vice President on the same ticket. 1803: Marbury V. Madison – judicial review 1803: Louisiana Purchase 1804: Hamilton and Burr duel. Hamilton dies. Burr’s political career is over. 1804: Napoleon becomes Emperor of France. 1804: Lewis and Clark expedition.
#3 – Thomas Jefferson 1802: Congress creates West Point military academy. 1804: First locomotive built. 1807: First steamship built. 1808: First National Highway constructed. 1808: U.S. abolishes the slave trade. However, slaves that remain in the U.S. could still be bought and sold. States admitted: 1803: Ohio is admitted to the Union.