Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was born in _____.

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Florida

Thomas Jefferson built a house and named it_____.

• Chateau Elan

• The Governor's Mansion

• Monticello

Thomas Jefferson was important because _____.

• he bought the Louisiana Purchase

• he created many safe places for animals to live

• he created many safe places for animals to live

Thomas Jefferson showed fairness, equality, and courage when he helped to write the _____.

• diary

• dictionary

• Declaration of Independence

Why did Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence?

• To help the colonies be free from the King of England

• He was friends with Benjamin Franklin

• He wanted to be famous

Thomas Jefferson was ______ of the United States

• Governor

• President

• Mayor

When Thomas Jefferson was a boy there were 13 colonies, NOW we have _____.

• A. 13 states

• B. 50 colonies

• C. 50 states

9. Thomas Jefferson enjoyed reading, writing, and _________.

• fighting in wars

• gardening

• baseball

How are Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson alike?

• They both helped write the Declaration of Independence.

• They were both explorers.

• They were both presidents.

Which one is NOT a way we remember and celebrate Thomas Jefferson

today?

• A. His picture is on the nickel and $2.

• B. Monticello was turned into a playground.

• C. He is on Mount Rushmore.