Thomas Jefferson and His Legacy

Thomas Jefferson and His Legacy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Social Studies

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his love for science and education, his role as the main author of the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency as the third president of the United States. It also highlights his depiction on the nickel and his contributions as a founding father.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He was a signatory.

He was unaware of it.

He was the main author.

He opposed it.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Thomas Jefferson born?

New York

Massachusetts

Virginia

Pennsylvania

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'colony' refer to in the context of Virginia?

A place with a monarchy

A place with no government

A place controlled by another country

A place with self-governance

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Declaration of Independence?

To create a new language

To form a new religion

To gain freedom from Britain

To establish a monarchy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about education?

It should be free for all voters

It should be optional

It should be expensive

It should be limited to the wealthy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as president?

Four terms

Three terms

Two terms

One term

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which U.S. currency features Thomas Jefferson?

Quarter

Nickel

Dime

Penny

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is depicted on the back of the nickel along with Thomas Jefferson?

The White House

The Capitol Building

His house at Monticello

The Statue of Liberty

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Thomas Jefferson considered a founding father?

He was the first president

He wrote the Constitution

He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence

He discovered America