University of Oklahoma
Chronology of Us Documents: Declaration of the Causes, Taking Up Arms (1775)
The complete text of the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms" written by Thomas Jefferson and Colonel John Dickinson and approved by the Second Continental Congress in July 1775 to communicate and explain their...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: A New System of Government 1776 1826
This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a...
US National Archives
National Archives and Records Administration: Founders Online
This site provides the texts of nearly 200,000 historical documents related to six Founding Fathers, including the papers of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The...
University of Maryland
Howard County History Labs: Westward Expansion
Lesson plan assesses historical thinking skills by providing two primary sources on Thomas Jefferson's views on the constitutionality of the Louisiana Purchase.
Other
Restoring the Heart and Soul of America
A collection of quotes from famous Americans including: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson. Click on each of their names to get quotes from them.
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson: Declaration of Independence
A look at many topics surrounding the Declaration of Independence. Find out about the precedents Thomas Jefferson used in writing it, see a copy of the rough draft, a painting of the signing, among many other primary sources.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Election of 1800
The growing partisanship between the Federalist camp, led by John Adams, and the Democratic-Republican camp, led by Thomas Jefferson, resulted in a bitterly contested presidential election in 1800.
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.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Age of Napoleon
Article on America during the "Age of Napoleon" provides details on Jefferson foreign affairs, the Impressment Controversy, Berlin and Milan Decrees, and the Chesapeake Affair of 1807.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Washington: Thomas Jefferson Statue
Thomas Jefferson Statue (Washington)
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Monticello (Thomas Jefferson House)
Mansion of President Thomas Jefferson.
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.
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University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
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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