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1 Click below to learn more about some of his remarkable achievements. The Lewis and Clark Expedition The Louisiana Purchase Working for the Revolution More on the web

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3  As a young and brilliant lawyer, Jefferson worked as a scribe and editor for the Continental Congress.  In 1776 the Continental Congress decided to formally break relations with England.  The Congress knew the result would be war with Britain.  Jefferson was chosen to write their reasons. This is the end of information about his role in the Revolution. Next slideGo back to the beginning

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5  Jefferson was concerned about the United States being blocked from trade to the west by foreign nations controlling the Mississippi.  He offered to buy New Orleans from Napoleon.  Napoleon offered to sell all of what was then called Louisiana.  Jefferson took the offer for $15 million. Next slideGo back to the beginning

6  At the time $15 million was an enormous sum of money.  He completed the purchase without the approval of Congress. This is the end of information about his role in the Louisiana Purchase. Next slideGo back to the beginning

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8  Jefferson ordered the Corps of Discovery to learn about lands included in the Louisiana Purchase, but most importantly, they were to find out about the long-fabled Northwest Passage – a water route across North America.  The plan for their route was to ascend the Missouri to its source and then get to the mouth of the Columbia River. Next slideGo back to the beginning

9  The Northwest Passage did not exist.  Lewis and Clark created very accurate maps of the West.  Some men in their expedition went on to guide others in the West.  They found that crossing the Rockies was difficult and dangerous. This is the end of information about his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Next slideGo back to the beginning

10  To learn more about his life and his enduring works, visit monticello.orgmonticello.org  A brief biography is available at millercenter.org millercenter.org  The White House hosts biographical information about all the former US Presidents at whitehouse.govwhitehouse.gov Go back to the beginning

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