Topic: Jefferson's Public Life & Politics
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Jefferson and the beginning of the American Revolution
From 1775 to 1783, American Patriots fought the British. The war was called the American Revolution. Thomas Jefferson never fought as a soldier. Instead he used powerful words to fight for independence.
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Jefferson and the end of the American Revolution
In September 1776, Thomas Jefferson left Congress. In 1779, he was elected governor of Virginia. This was during the Revolutionary War. As governor Jefferson had to raise troops, weapons and supplies for the war. However, early in the war, the British had not fought in Virginia. That changed in early 1781, British soldier Benedict…
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Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom
Thomas Jefferson. “An Act for Establishing Religious Freedom,” 16 January 1786. Manuscript. Records of the General Assembly, Enrolled Bills, Record Group 78. Lab# 07_0071_01. Jefferson’s Bill for Religious Freedom became...
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Jefferson Nickel Artwork
Artwork for the Jefferson Nickel, which was redesigned in 2006....
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Thomas Jefferson’s World: Movie Guide for Middle School Classrooms
A resource guide geared towards middle school classrooms, designed to accompany the 20-minute film Thomas Jefferson’s World...
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Thomas Jefferson’s World: Movie Guide for AP High School and College Classrooms
A resource guide designed for advanced placement high school and college classrooms, created to accompany the film THOMAS JEFFERSON’S WORLD...Lesson Plan
A Little Rebellion is a Good Thing
This lesson is designed to be a culminating activity to learning about both Shays’ and Whiskey Rebellions, and the role they played in the timeline of changing American government. There...
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