Question 87 of 128

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

Accepted Answers

  • • Writer of the Declaration of Independence
  • • Third president
  • • Doubled the size of the U.S. (Louisiana Purchase)
  • • First Secretary of State
  • • Founded the University of Virginia

Why This Matters

Jefferson wrote the Declaration, served as the 3rd president, and purchased Louisiana from France, doubling America's size.

Memory Tip

Wrote Declaration of Independence or Louisiana Purchase.

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Colonial Period and Independence(American History)

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