Founding Fathers:Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential of the Founding Fathers. influential-to influence you to do something He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and served as the 3rd U.S president. Thomas was born in Virginia in the year of 1743 to a wealthy family. He loved books and was naturally curious about many subjects. In 1757 when he was 14 his father passed away. At that young he inherited a 5,000 acre plantation. Slaves also helped construct the Monticello, Jefferson's famous mountaintop estate. Many of the Founding Fathers were slaves owners. It's not mentioned much maybe because it's confusing: fighting for freedom while keeping slaves. It's a valuable reminder that the Founding g Fathers weren't perfect. Jefferson was a respected lawyer by the time he got into politics. In 1769, he was elected to Virginia's colonial legislature, The House of Burgesses. There he spoke out against oppressive laws imposed the 13 colonies by Great ...
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