Thomas Jefferson Teaching Resources :: 673

Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion...

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Liberty Online: A Summary View of the Rights of British America

For Students 9th - 10th

Written before the Declaration of Independence, this lengthy essay by Thomas Jefferson argued that the British Government was treating America unfairly. This site contains full text and footnotes within text hyperlinked to panel at...

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US National Archives

Our Documents: Jefferson's Secret Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th

Read President Thomas Jefferson's secret message to Congress through which he asked for money to explore the West. The 1803 document is accompanied by transcription and overview of its content.

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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: America in 1803

For Students 9th - 10th

This section of the larger Discovering Lewis & Clark website explores in detail America in 1803 and delves into the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson, and political geography among other topics.

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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Cryptography

For Students 9th - 10th

Learn about the origins and history of cryptology and how Thomas Jefferson urged Lewis to use a cipher to keep him informed about the progress of the expedition.

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Library of Congress

Loc: Drafting the Documents

For Students 9th - 10th

The Library of Congress provides us with a detailed description of what follows the drafting of the original Declaration of Independence. It provides us with information about what happens to the document after Thomas Jefferson's rough...

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Digital History

Digital History: The Whiskey Rebellion [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

The Whiskey Rebellion was an early challenge to the new United States government. Read about the importance of whiskey in the back country and the need for the United States to find sources of revenues. This is a story of east vs. west,...

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Digital History

Digital History: The Election of 1800 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th

Perhaps the most important election in United States history, the election of 1800 pitted John Adams against Thomas Jefferson. Read about their differences and the differences in the political parties that supported them. [pdf]

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Digital History

Digital History: The Revolution of 1800

For Students 9th - 10th

The election of 1800 was a revolution in a peaceful sense. Read about the election, how Thomas Jefferson became president, and the resulting 12th Amendment.

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The History Place

The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)

For Students 9th - 10th

This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...

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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore

For Students 3rd - 8th

Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: Constitution Day Activities: Elementary

For Teachers 1st - 5th

Who were Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and George Mason?

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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Election of 1800

For Students 5th - 8th

The election of 1800 was momentous for many reasons. Read about the defeat of John Adams and his Federalist policies, and see how Thomas Jefferson became president because of a crucial vote by a Federalist.

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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Lives of Early America

For Students 9th - 10th

Here you will get good information on Ben Franklin, George Washington, Daniel Boone, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.

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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Growing Opposition

For Students 5th - 8th

George Washington's cabinet had strong personalities with often opposing opinions. Read about the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in regard to Hamilton's financial policies for the new country. See why these...

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CommonLit

Common Lit: Act for Establishing Religious Freedom

For Students 11th - 12th

A learning module that begins with "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom" by Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...

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Digital History

Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program

For Students 9th - 10th

Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.

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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Montana: Give Me Liberty the Montana State Constitution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th

Compare the meanings of "freedom" and "liberty." Students watch a video about what liberty meant to Thomas Jefferson, then consider different definitions of the word "liberty" by analyzing founding documents of both the United States and...

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