University of Virginia
Muse and Confidante: The Muse and the Salon
This site contains a short biography on artist Maria Cosway. The site also contains her self-portrait, some of her paintings, and an original source document of a (unlegible) letter to Thomas Jefferson, whom she was rumored to have an...
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: The Declaration of Independence
A brief summary of The Declaration and Constitution by Thomas Jefferson and others. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other information websites.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: A View of the Rights of British America
Before writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson made his views known through "A Summary View of the Rights of British America" and other essays. This essay discusses the historical roots of independence and inalienable...
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Thos. Jefferson: 2nd
Review the text of the speech given by Thomas Jefferson on March 4, 1805, at his second inauguration.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: bartleby.com: Presidential Inaugural Address: Thos. Jefferson: 1st
Review the text of the speech given by Thomas Jefferson on March 4, 1801, at his first inauguration.
PublicBookshelf Corporation
Our Country: Thomas Jefferson's Presidency
PublicBookShelf.com provides brief information on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including quotes on his policy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson Papers (Quotes)
Selected quotes from writings of Thomas Jefferson on the Library of Congress site. Each quote is linked to photo of original document in Jefferson's handwriting to show source of quote. Page of quotes is also linked to home site which...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A New National Capital: Washington, d.c.
John Adams was the first president to reside in the President's House in the new capital Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated there. Read about how this swampy area became the location of the...
Internet Infidels
Infidels: Life and Moral of Jesus of Nazareth
This site has text from the Bible on the life and moral of Jesus, written by President Jefferson.
University of Maryland
Early Americas Digital Archive: Copy of a Letter From Benjamin Banneker
A letter from Benjamin Banneker to Thomas Jefferson on the injustice of slavers along with a reply from Jefferson back to Banneker.
University of Virginia Library
Prism: Notes on the State of Virginia
[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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Jefferson's Views on Women
This article explores Jefferson's views on women largely through his own words.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Thomas Jefferson
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.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Thomas Sully
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...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Thomas Jefferson
This brief student-written article on the heroic deeds of Thomas Jefferson includes images and related links.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Thomas Jefferson
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Thomas Jefferson.
Other
4 Law School: Marbury v. Madison
This article breaks down the facts of the Marbury v. Madison case, and briefly summarizes the Justices' opinions.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Historic Valley Forge: Who Served Here?: Aaron Burr
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.
Robin Chew
Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: American Revolution for Kids: The Continental Congress
Kids learn about The Continental Congress meetings; major events in the American Revolutionary War.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Louisiana Purchase, 1803
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.
270 To Win
270towin: 1804 Presidential Election
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.