Thomas Jefferson

The Declaration of Independence _________________________

• Shows the number of citizens.

• explains why the colonies wanted independence.

• shows how many states are there.

the brilliant young_____________________ wrote most of the Declaration of Independence.

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson never liked to "put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”

• true

• false

Thomas Jefferson didn't work hard to include important ideas and the colonists’ complaints against Britain in clear, plain language.

• true

• false

Jefferson and John Adams were friends and rivals.

• true

• false

Jefferson kept large clocks in almost every room, so ___________________

• he can look at his favorite clocks.

• he wouldn’t waste time.

• that people can see how many clocks did he have.

Jefferson filled the home with inventions that made him more productive. Among them are ______________________________________

• a computer

• A machine that copies handwriting.

• A bookstand that spins around.

• a telephone