WorksheetsThomas Jefferson Biography Quiz
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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.
