Jefferson was our nation's _____ president.
13th
5th
3rd
30th
Jefferson was the author of which important national document?
The Declaration of Independence
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
As a child, he grew up on his parent's _________.
plantation
riverboat
estate
palace
Jefferson was born in the state of ....
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
Which language was not included in his studies?
Greek
Italian
Latin
French
As a young adult, Jefferson worked as a...
doctor
professor
lawyer
farmer
What significant life event happened to him as a teenager?
he married
he was elected president
his father died
hid mother died
What did he inherit from his father?
an expensive clock
a sacred family Bible
a million dollars
his family's land
At the age of 26 he began to build "Monticello". What does that name mean?
little plantation
little mountain
big plantation
big mountain
Slaves helped with the construction of Monticello.
FALSE
TRUE
How many of his 6 children grew to adulthood?
4
2
6
0
In his life, Jefferson served in what position for the Commonwealth of Virginia?
president
governor
lieutenant governor
ambassador
What country did he visit and act as a representative of American government?
France
Germany
Spain
England
When he lost the presidency to John Adams, Jefferson became...
the Speaker of the House
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of State
Vice-President
During his presidency, Jefferson purchased land from France. That land was named...
LaSalle's Territory
Louis's Territory
Louisiana Territory
Lafayette Territory
During his presidency where did he send Lewis and Clark to explore?
lands east of the Missisippi
Louisiana Territory
Canada
wilderness in the west
