Thomas Jefferson Biography Quiz

Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What significant purchase did Thomas Jefferson make during his presidency?

• Alaska Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

• Florida Purchase

• Texas Purchase

Which document did Thomas Jefferson draft in 1774 that justified the right of Americans to be self-governing?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Summary Rights of British America

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What was one of the reasons Thomas Jefferson resigned as Secretary of State?

• He wanted to focus on his law practice

• He was appointed as a Supreme Court Justice

• He had conflicts with Alexander Hamilton

• He wanted to become Vice President

What did Thomas Jefferson want to be remembered for, as carved on his tombstone?

• His diplomatic service in France and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

• His presidency and the Louisiana Purchase

• Author of the Declaration of Independence, the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and father of the University of Virginia

• His role in the Revolutionary War and as Secretary of State

Why was Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence a big contribution to American History?

• He outlined a plan to acquire the Louisiana Territory.

• He developed a military plan to defeat the British.

• He helped define rights that would defeat TYRANNY.

• He outlined the structure for a new government.

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1770

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1800

Which of these were ways that Thomas Jefferson served the U.S. during the Revolutionary War? (choose all that apply)

• He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

• He was governor of Virginia

• He was Washington's Secretary of State

• He went to France as a diplomat to gain money and other assistance against England.