Yale University
Yale: Autobiograpy of Thomas Jefferson
Excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's autobiography.
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Monticello Explorer: Thomas Jefferson
Provides excellent 3-D views of Thomas Jefferson's home Monticello. Explore the plantation, take a tour of the main house, and discover what Jefferson's life was like living there.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Thomas Jefferson
An extensive online biography of Thomas Jefferson written by Edward S. Ellis. Includes a search index, a large set of questions, special study ideas, and several essays on Jeffersonian topics.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson Won the Election
The election of 1801 shaped the way we elect our president today, as Congress adopted the Twelfth Amendment to the Constitution. Features portraits of Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
University of Virginia
Iath: The Architecture of Thomas Jefferson
Electronic resource brings together materials related to the architecture of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Includes syllabus and teacher instructions.
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: America in 1803: Thomas Jefferson
Website detailing the life and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson.
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Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson
This is the official website of Monticello, the house and plantation designed by Thomas Jefferson. Includes many resources for students and visitors.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson's Library
Resource showcases the holdings of Thomas Jefferson's personal library built around the themes of memory, reason, and imagination.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson: Establishing a Federal Republic
This Library of Congress article states that Jefferson, although serving as U.S. minister in France while the U.S. Constitution was being written, still influenced its outcome and wording through correspondence. Read this brief overview...
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson: The West
This resource explains Jefferson's interest in westward expansion while showing and describing many original documents.
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Libertyonline: Autobiography by Thomas Jefferson: French Revolution
This autobiographical site takes the writings of Jefferson and breaks them down into easy to read sections. Here you will find the section on the French Revolution.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Thomas Jefferson
The Library of Congress has compiled a site with a lot of information, pictures and actual documents about Thomas Jefferson.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Sphinx, Contradictions of Thomas Jefferson
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.
A&E Television
History.com: American Presidents: Thomas Jefferson
This easy-to-navigate site has Thomas Jefferson's biography, events in his life, an image gallery, several video clips.
Other
Monticello: A Day in the Life of Thomas Jefferson
Experience a typical day at Monticello for the retired President Thomas Jefferson. This site provides links to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, a Jefferson biography, a timeline of Jefferson's life, and other related Jeffersonian related...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Thomas Jefferson on Shays' Rebellion
A learning module that begins with "Thomas Jefferson on Shays' Rebellion" by Thomas Jefferson, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Read Works
Read Works: u.s. Presidents Thomas Jefferson
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Excerpts From Thomas Jefferson's Writings on American Indians
A learning module that begins with the historical text "Excerpts from Thomas Jefferson's Writings on American Indians" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 3. Thomas Jefferson
A consice biography of President Thomas Jefferson. Find details about the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidental politics.
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Monticello: Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Thomas Jefferson, 1743 1826
Brief summary from the Library of Congress of Thomas Jefferson's involvement in the Declaration of Independence.
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson hoped that he would be remembered for three accomplishments: his founding of the University of Virginia, his crafting of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, and his authorship of the Declaration of Independence....
iCivics
I Civics: Thomas Jefferson Mini Lesson
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States, but he played many political roles throughout our nation's history. His political life influenced the country in many ways, from the founding documents to the shape of our...
Other
Potus: Thomas Jefferson
Comprehensive facts about Thomas Jefferson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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