3rd Grade S.S. LEAP - Thomas Jefferson

Use Source 1 to answer the question.

Which term is most closely related to Source 1?

• • Being a good citizen

• • Freedom for all people

• • Fair government

• • Rights that cannot be taken away

Use Source 2, Source 3, and Source 4 to answer the questions.
Part A: Which reason was most important for members of the Continental Congress when choosing Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• • Jefferson had military experience.

• • Jefferson was an eloquent writer and thinker.

• • Jefferson was the oldest delegate at the time.

• • Jefferson had served as a governor before.

Part B: Which statement best explains how Jefferson’s leadership affected early America?

• • He strengthened the military above all else.

• • He helped expand the country’s territory.

• • He wrote laws that only benefited Virginia.

• • He made sure that the Bill of Rights was ratified.

Use Source 3 to answer the question.

The painting of Thomas Jefferson drafting the Declaration of Independence, shown in Source 3, is​ (a)   because it was created long after the event that it shows.

• a secondary source
• evidence
• a primary source
• a claim

Use Source 4 to answer the question.

Which statement describes the role of Thomas Jefferson in early America?

• • He wrote the U.S. Constitution.

• • He was the author of the Bill of Rights.

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

• • He served as President for life.

Use Source 4 to answer the question.

How was the new government of the United States different from Britain’s monarchy?

• • Only the U.S. government required citizens to pay taxes.

• • Only citizens in the United States could make treaties with foreign nations.

• • Only the United States required citizens to join the military.

• • Only citizens in the United States could vote for a president to lead them.

Use all of the sources to answer the question. Fill in the chart one correct statement for each of Jefferson’s actions to show how each action was important to the founding and development of the United States.

Groups:

(a) Drafted the Declaration of Independence.

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(b) Purchased the Louisiana Territory.

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(c) Founded the University of Virginia.

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(d) Emphasized individual rights.

• Helped define American freedom.

• Doubled the size of the United States.

• Promoted public education.

• Helped establish democratic principles.

Use Source 2, Source 3, and Source 4 to answer the question.

Explain why two different accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson were important to the United States. As you write, be sure to fully answer all parts of the prompt using information and examples from your knowledge of social studies.