Brainpop: Thomas Jefferson

What is this building, and how does it relate to Thomas Jefferson's life?

• a. It's Independence Hall, where Jefferson presented the Declaration of Independence.

• b. It's the White House, where Jefferson served as the third U.S. President. .

• c. It's Monticello, the home that Jefferson designed on his family property

What is the significance of the Virginia House of Burgesses in Thomas Jefferson's life?

• It's where Jefferson first began to practice law

• It's where Jefferson first served as an elected official

• It's where Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence

Which statement about the writing of the Declaration of Independence is most accurate?

• Every single word was written by Thomas Jefferson.

• It was written over several months during the summer of 1776.

• The version that was adopted on July 4 differed from the original.

What did Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have in common?

• They were both advisors to President George Washington.

• They were both opponents of the Federalist party.

• They both served in the Army during the Revolutionary War.

Late in life, how did Thomas Jefferson demonstrate his commitment to learning and education?

• He became a schoolmaster after he retired from the presidency.

• He established a scholarship in his late wife's name.

• He founded a major university.

What aspect of Jefferson's personality is best symbolized by the Lewis and Clark Expedition he oversaw?

• His natural curiosity about all things.

• His sense of civic duty.