Father of the Declaration

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which university did Thomas Jefferson found?

• University of Virginia

• Harvard University

• Yale University

• Princeton University

What is the name of Thomas Jefferson's famous home?

• Monticello

• The White House

• Graceland

• Mount Vernon

How many slaves did Jefferson have throughout his life at the plantation?

• About 200

• About 100

• About 600

• About 400

In what year did Jefferson marry Martha Wayles Skelton?

• 1785

• 1772

• 1780

• 1776

What position did Jefferson hold before becoming the president?

• Governor of Virginia

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

• All of the above

What territory did Jefferson secure the purchase of during his first term as president?

• Alaska

• Florida

• California

• Louisiana Territory

Who became president after Jefferson?

• Aaron Burr

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• John Adams

What did Jefferson do to help rebuild the collection at the Library of Congress?

• Donated money

• Wrote new books

• Sold his 6,000 books

• Organized a fundraiser

When did Thomas Jefferson die?

• July 4, 1826

• July 4, 1825

• July 4, 1820

• July 4, 1830