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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Notes on the State of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this collection from the University of Virginia you can read the text of "Notes on the State of Virginia" by Thomas Jefferson. Access different sections of this 1782 document by clicking on the appropriate links.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Spirit of Nationalism: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Arguably one of the most accomplished American in history, this brief biography features Thomas Jefferson and his written contributions to American literature. Click "Thomas Jefferson Activities" for related materials.
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Website
Cengage Learning

Houghton Mifflin: Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826)

For Students 9th - 10th
Houghton Mifflin provides biographical information regarding Thomas Jefferson, including his involvement in the Declaration of Independence, the presidency, and much more.
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Primary
History Tools

History Tools: Thomas Jefferson on the African Race [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's book, Notes on the State of Virginia, published in 1784, in which Jefferson discusses his views on the emancipation of young African slaves. Paragraph divisions have been added and spelling has been...
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: American Sphinx, Contradictions of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes links to several contradictions of Thomas Jefferson, including an essay by a prominent historian about the beliefs Jefferson espoused and his contradictory action in his life.
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Handout
Other

Monticello: Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Monticello.org provides a brief but detailed biography of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826 CE), 3rd President of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence.
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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...