2. #3 – Thomas Jefferson

3. Born: April 13, 1743 Birthplace: Shadwell, Virginia Political Party: Democratic- Republican Term: 2 (1801-1809) Vice Presidents: Aaron Burr, George Clinton Children : 5 – Martha, Jane, Mary, Lucy and Lucy. Died: July 4, 1826

4. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1757: At age 14 he inherited from his father 5,000 acres of land in Virginia. The estate was known as Monticello. Attended the College of William and Mary 1762: graduated from college.

5. 1767: began to practice law. (lawyer) 1769 – 1779: served in the Virginia legislature. 1772: married Martha Skelton 1775-1776: member of the Continental Congress. 1776: drafted and signed the Declaration of Independence.

6. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1779-1781: Governor of Virginia 1782: Wife dies 1783-84: member of Virginias delegation to the Confederation Congress. (Under the Articles of Confederation) 1784-1785: minister (diplomat) to France. 1789-1793: Secretary of State under George Washington.

7. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1797-1801: Vice President under John Adams. He comes in second place during the Presidential election. 1801: elected President. Tied electoral votes with Aaron Burr. House of Representatives votes 35 times, unable to break the tie. Hamilton influences his supporters to choose Jefferson. Aaron Burr is furious.

8. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1803: 12 th amendment is added to the Constitution. President and Vice President must be placed on the same political party ticket for elections. 1804: Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton duel. Hamilton dies – Burr’s political career is over.

9. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1803: Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson buys the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon (France). Cost the U.S. 15 million dollars. Doubles the size of the U.S. at 4 cents an acre.

10. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1807: Congress passes the Embargo Act. 1809: ends his Presidency. 1816-1825: founded and helped design the University of Virginia. July 4, 1826: Dies at Monticello at the age of 86.

11. #3 – Thomas Jefferson Interesting Facts: 1803: 12th amendment added to the Constitution. Places the President and Vice President on the same ticket. 1803: Marbury V. Madison – judicial review 1803: Louisiana Purchase 1804: Hamilton and Burr duel. Hamilton dies. Burr’s political career is over. 1804: Napoleon becomes Emperor of France. 1804: Lewis and Clark expedition.

12. #3 – Thomas Jefferson 1802: Congress creates West Point military academy. 1804: First locomotive built. 1807: First steamship built. 1808: First National Highway constructed. 1808: U.S. abolishes the slave trade. However, slaves that remain in the U.S. could still be bought and sold. States admitted: 1803: Ohio is admitted to the Union.