The Father of the Declaration of Independence

The video tutorial explores the concept of biographies, using Thomas Jefferson's life as an example. It covers his early life, education, political career, and contributions to the United States, including writing the Declaration of Independence and completing the Louisiana Purchase. The tutorial highlights the elements of a biography, such as factual information about a person's life, achievements, and historical context. It encourages readers to explore biographies of other fascinating individuals.

What is a biography?

• A fictional story about a famous person

• A story about a person's life written by someone else

• An autobiography written by the person themselves

• A collection of historical documents

Where did Thomas Jefferson attend college?

• Princeton University

• College of William and Mary

• Yale University

• Harvard University

What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

• He opposed its creation

• He was not involved

• He was a signatory

• He was the main writer

Which significant land acquisition did Jefferson oversee as president?

• The Florida Purchase

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Alaska Purchase

• The Texas Annexation

What educational institution did Jefferson help establish?

• Harvard University

• University of Virginia

• Yale University

• Columbia University