Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in 1743 in the British colony of Virginia. As an adult he owned a large plantation, and was a lawyer. Later he entered politics and was elected to the local legislature.
He was a prominent spokesperson and active in debates about the colonies independence from Britain. In 1776 he was asked to be the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He was elected governor of Virginia in 1779 and then in 1801 became the 3rd president of the United States.
He was responsible for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France. He also was the founder of the University of Virginia.
He was a prominent spokesperson and active in debates about the colonies independence from Britain. In 1776 he was asked to be the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He was elected governor of Virginia in 1779 and then in 1801 became the 3rd president of the United States.
He was responsible for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France. He also was the founder of the University of Virginia.
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