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Texas A&M University

Sons of Dewitt Colony: Thomas Jefferson Rusk

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about the life and accomplishments of Thomas J. Rusk (1803-1857). Rusk's Secretary of War Report on the Battle of San Jacinto is also included here.
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

Our Country: Thomas Jefferson's Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
PublicBookShelf.com provides brief information on Thomas Jefferson's presidency, including quotes on his policy.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Original Letters and Documents

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Library of Congress provides us with links to images of original documents. These includes letters from Thomas Jefferson, holographs, and the transcript of Jefferson's "original Rough Draft" of the Declaration of...
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Website
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Thomas Jefferson (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Thomas Jefferson with pictures and links.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Jefferson's Legacy (Brief History of Loc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information about Thomas Jefferson's legacy, the Library of Congress. Interesting information on the establishment and growth of the Library, the collections, buildings and librarians.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Thomas Jefferson the Revolution of 1800

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a teacher site, with lesson objectives and plans, but it contains very good information and ideas to stimulate thought and understanding. It explains the technicalities of the election of 1800 and the peaceful transfer of power...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: A Letter to Thomas Jefferson

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "A Letter to Thomas Jefferson" by John Adams, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jefferson and the Turn of the 19th Century

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Thomas Jefferson and his most influential action as president, the Louisiana Purchase.
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eBook
University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Jefferson's Attitude Toward the Indigenous Peoples

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay on the attitude Thomas Jefferson held about the Native Americans. Includes quotes from Jefferson's writings describing his thoughts on enslavement and treatment of indigenous peoples of the Americas.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Hamilton vs. Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
The conflict that took shape in the 1790s between the Federalists and the Antifederalists exercised a profound impact on American history. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, who had married into the wealthy Schuyler family,...
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Read Works

Read Works: Jefferson, Church and State

For Students 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a about the Act for Establishing Religious Freedom that was written by Thomas Jefferson to ensure a separation of church and state. A question sheet is available to help students build...
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eBook
Other

The Great Books Foundation: The Natural Aristocracy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A letter to John Adams from Thomas Jefferson dated October 28, 1813 that provides a mini-summary of Jefferson's philosophy toward democracy and the ability of Americans to govern themselves.
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Primary
University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Letters of Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Pendleton

For Students 9th - 10th
In this letter, which he wrote shortly after the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson describes to Edmund Pendleton how to set up the Virginia Legislature.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "Jefferson vs. Franklin: Revolutionary Philosophers." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Thomas Jefferson Papers (Quotes)

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of Thomas Jefferson and summaries of important events during his presidency.
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Handout
Siteseen

Siteseen: Land of the Brave: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview and biographical facts on the life of Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father of the United States who drafted the Declaration of Independence and later became the third US President.
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Unit Plan
Robin Chew

Lucid Cafe: Thomas Jefferson Brief Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: The Jefferson Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features an image and brief description of the Jefferson Memorial located in Washington, DC which was built in honor of Thomas Jefferson.
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Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.
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Article
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Archiving Early America: Jefferson's Views on Women

For Students 9th - 10th
This article explores Jefferson's views on women largely through his own words.
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Website
National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Martha Jefferson

For Students 3rd - 8th
Featured here is biographical information about Martha Jefferson (1748-1782 ), wife of Thomas Jefferson, who died before he became president. You can also find out who filled the role of First Lady for Thomas Jefferson.
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Other

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation: Monticello: House & Gardens

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation features the architectural features of Monticello, including a floor plan of the house.
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Other

Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief profile account of Jefferson's career as a Secretary of State. It includes a list of notable events during his office.

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