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Thomas Jefferson was born on the 13th of April, 1743 in Virginia, America.
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Thomas Jefferson was born on the 13th of April, 1743. He ideas at the age of 83 on the 7th of April, 1826 (50th American Independence Day)
Monticello - An Italian word for little mountain
Legislature - America's oldest law making body
Vice President - The president's assistant/ 2nd President
Harpsichord - Resembles a piano
Pamphlet - A scroll or an important piece of paper -
Boston Tea Party happened when Thomas Jefferson was 30 years old. A bunch of people threw huge amounts of tea because the people didn't like taxes and anything thing British.
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In 1774, Jefferson wrote a pamphlet that was considered to be important at that time. He wrote about a summary view of the rights of British America
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2 years later, Jefferson wrote another important piece of writing but this time, it was for the Declaration of Independence for America in 1776
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Martha Jefferson, his wife caught a serious illness that causes her to die/ pass away. This was a huge part in Jefferson's life. He stayed in bed for 5 weeks not doing anything.
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After 30 years, Jefferson was elected as president of Virginia. He didn't make it but instead, he became Vice President of America.
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After Jefferson was elected as governor for Virginia and didn't make it, he became Vice President of America. 5 years later, he then became the governor of America after he was re elected as president.
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Jefferson then became president after being elected as Vice President before and Governor of Virginia. Becoming a president was a major accomplishment for Jefferson.
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In 1815, Thomas Jefferson sold his whole book collection to the government. This was a big part of Jefferson's life because he started reading and collecting books at age 8. He even read 13 books in the same day.
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Thomas Jefferson designed University of Virginia with his granddaughter Corniela. This connects to mordern day because people still study in that university.
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Thomas Jefferson most likely died because of old age. He died at age 83. The book didn't really specify how h dies, but it said his health was slipping and he could barely move.
