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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...
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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...
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Smithsonian Education: Spotlight Biography Inventors

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on American inventors Benjamin Franklin, Robert Fulton, Eli Whitney, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Singer, Wilbur Wright, Thomas Alva Edison, Elias Howe, and Alexander Graham Bell. It offers pictures from and...
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Photo of Great Hall by Reid Baker

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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Writing the Declaration of Independence, 1776

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson had the task of writing the Declaration of Independence amongst the tense climate of the Revolutionary War. This site by EyeWitness to History details information surrounding the writing of this great document.
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Etc: Maps Etc: The Territory of the United States, After February 1, 1801

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States in 1801 showing the extent of the territory at the time of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The map is color-coded to show the possessions of the United States, Great Britain, Spain, and France at the time,...
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Shack Mountain

For Students 9th - 10th
Home of Fiske Kimball, author of Thomas Jefferson, Architect.
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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Rotunda, University of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Designed by Thomas Jefferson shortly before his death.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Bremo Historic District

For Students 9th - 10th
James River plantation with mansion probably designed by Thomas Jefferson.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Poplar Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
Thomas Jefferson built this structure as a country retreat.
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: Natural Bridge

For Students 9th - 10th
Natural rock arch. (Once owned by Thomas Jefferson).
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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Virginia: James Semple House

For Students 9th - 10th
House likely designed by Thomas Jefferson; a relative of the Semples, President John Tyler resided here while attending school.
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Scholastic: Lewis and Clark

For Students 3rd - 5th
An interactive site that has students follow the Lewis and Clark's expedition. As they travel west, they are able to collect objects on their journey and put them in their specimen box. They also take notes on their specimens so they can...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr

For Students 9th - 10th
(1756-1836) American politician and adventurer. Burr is known for being the third Vice President, under Thomas Jefferson, as for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, resulting in Hamilton's death. He is also known for his trial and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aaron Burr

For Students 9th - 10th
Aaron Burr, Jr. was an American politician, Revolutionary War hero and adventurer. He served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801-1805).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Dolley Todd Madison

For Students 9th - 10th
The wife of President James Madison. She acted as First Lady of the United States of America while Thomas Jefferson was in office because he was a widower.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
(1739-1812) George Clinton, was governor of New York (1777-1795} and fourth vice president of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Samuel Smith

For Students 9th - 10th
(1772-1845) Editor of two early newspapers covering congressional activities and backing President Thomas Jefferson
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Science Kids: Science Images: Mount Rushmore

For Students 9th - 10th
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a huge granite sculpture that was created to celebrate 150 years of history in the United States of America. The giant sculptures are of (from left to right) George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,...
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Mount Rushmore

For Students 1st - 5th
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: George Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
(1739-1812) General during the American Revolution and governor of New York. He was also Vice president under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Aaron Burr 1756 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a brief profile of the political career of Aaron Burr.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1796

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides data for the presidential election of 1796 won by Federalist nominee, John Adams.
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Digital History

Digital History: The Birth of Political Parties

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the beginning of political parties in the new American nation. Find out the views of the two parties.

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