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Internet Infidels

Infidels: Life and Moral of Jesus of Nazareth

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has text from the Bible on the life and moral of Jesus, written by President Jefferson.
Handout
University of Virginia Library

Prism: Notes on the State of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read the complete text of Thomas Jefferson's "Notes on the State of Virginia" and highlight rhetoric in blue, orientalism in red, and social Darwinism in green. When finished, click save to see how...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Jefferson's Views on Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores Jefferson's views on women largely through his own words.
Website
Patsy Stevens

Garden of Praise: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from Garden of Praise is written for the K-3 student. It gives basic information but also provides additional sites for more in-depth study.
Handout
US Senate

U.s. Senate: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Sully

For Students 9th - 10th
A late likeness of Jefferson, painted by Thomas Sully in 1856 from an original produced during Jefferson's lifetime. Details are provided about the painting's creation, the artist's career, and how the painting came to be in the...
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 5th
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Thomas Jefferson.
Activity
Other

4 Law School: Marbury v. Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
This article breaks down the facts of the Marbury v. Madison case, and briefly summarizes the Justices' opinions.
Handout
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of Aaron Burr from the Independence Hall Associaton focuses on his military career in the Revolutionary War as well as his political career and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography on the third president of the United States. Links to related people/events as well as to books, videos, and other sites related to Jefferson.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress

For Students 4th - 8th
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Louisiana Purchase, 1803

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides the history of the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase, the negotiations, the treaty, and the Constitution, together with numerous facts about the event.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1804 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1804 easily won by Thomas Jefferson in the first presidential election conducted following the ratification of the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1800 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1800 in a bitter battle won by Thomas Jefferson who defeated incumbent president John Adams.
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270 To Win

270towin: 1796 Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1796 won by John Adams in the first contested American presidential election and the only one to elect a President and Vice President from opposing tickets.
Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Founding Fathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Article focuses on the seven Founding Fathers and their involvement in creating the United States of America.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Thomas Jefferson for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. Kids learn about his biography and life story.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: Declaration of Independence

For Students 4th - 8th
"We hold these truths to be self-evident." This infamous quote is part of the Declaration of Independence which Congress adopted on July 4, 1776. Read about the ideas contained in this document and take a quiz at the end to see what you...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions

For Students 9th - 10th
Read interesting facts about the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions that involved the idea of States Rights. This was the first attempt to cancel actions taken by the central government.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Mount Rushmore Facts and History

For Students 2nd - 8th
Provides the history of Mount Rushmore with many interesting facts.
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Other

Constitutional Principle: Jefferson's Letters to Attorney General Levi Lincoln

For Students 9th - 10th
This letter discusses Thomas Jefferson's views on the separation of church and state.
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Curated OER

Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry is part of the Smithsonian Institution's website. It features biographical sketches of 10 American inventors, from Benjamin Franklin to the Wright brothers. The site includes graphics and links to related websites both within...