Yale University
Jefferson: 6th Annual Message to Congress
Jefferson's speech to Congress given December 2, 1806.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "So You Want to Be President"
Here you will find a variety of websites to refer to regarding the presidents. These websites will enhance your study of this book with presidential biographies, anecdotes, inaugural addresses and more!
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: Jefferson and the Turn of the 19th Century
Read about Thomas Jefferson and his most influential action as president, the Louisiana Purchase.
Other
Hall of the Secretaries of State: Thomas Jefferson
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.
The White House
The White House: First Ladies: Martha Jefferson
A biography of Martha Jefferson, who died in 1782, many years before Thomas Jefferson became president is given here.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The Jeffersonian Republic
Article on the life and presidency of Thomas Jefferson during what is known as the Jeffersonian Republic, 1800-1828. The author provides an overview of events, politics and foreign policy, as well as personal details of Jefferson's life.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Martha Jefferson
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.
A&E Television
History.com: Thomas Jefferson Videos: Declaration of Independence
A video featuring the Declaration of Independence. Tom Brokaw addresses why the Continental Congress found the need for the revolutionary document. [4:00]
HyperHistory Online
Hyper History: Thomas Jefferson
A brief biography including links to the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and Jefferson's first inaugural address.
Other
University of Virginia: Jefferson on Agriculture
This collection from the University of Virginia provides quotes and information on Jefferson's writings about Agriculture.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Dynamite Presidents
Ready for an interactive game about the four presidents whose images are carved into Mount Rushmore? This site also shares short biographies of these four presidents.
Other
American Presidents: John Adams
List of facts about John Adams and his presidency, with links to additional information, including the text of his inaugural address and a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Aaron Burr Duel
Article provides information and interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, who was shot dead by Vice President Aaron Burrin one of the most significant events of Thomas Jefferson's presidency.
Digital History
Digital History: The Whiskey Rebellion [Pdf]
The Whiskey Rebellion was an early challenge to the new United States government. Read about the importance of whiskey in the back country and the need for the United States to find sources of revenues. This is a story of east vs. west,...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Growing Opposition
George Washington's cabinet had strong personalities with often opposing opinions. Read about the differences between Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson in regard to Hamilton's financial policies for the new country. See why these...
Digital History
Digital History: Alexander Hamilton's Financial Program
Young Alexander Hamilton was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Read about his ideas for reducing the huge national debt, and see how his views of the nation and national government were so different from Thomas Jefferson's.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Lewis and Clark
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...
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: The Declaration of Independence
A brief summary of The Declaration and Constitution by Thomas Jefferson and others. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other information websites.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1800
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1800 won by Thomas Jefferson.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1804
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1804 won by Thomas Jefferson.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in Va: Monticello (Thomas Jefferson House)
Mansion of President Thomas Jefferson.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States.-E. Benjamin Andrews, 1895