THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson born in virginia on the 13 april 1743 was a leading Founding Father of the United States, the author of the Declaration of Independence and he served as the third President of the US . Jefferson was born to a materially prosperous family in Shadwell, Goochland County, Virginia. His father, Peter Jefferson, was a land and slave owner in Virginia.
As a young child, Thomas Jefferson was an enthusiastic student often spending up to 15 hours a day studying. He was to retain a lifelong interest in reading. He had both a keen intellect and also a wide range of interests. His interests ranged from philosophy and architecture to the natural sciences. At the age of 16, he entered the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, and two years later he graduated with the highest honours. After leaving college, he became a lawyer and then served in the Virginia House of Burgesses.
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In 1796 Jefferson stood for President but lost narrowly to john adams ; however, under the terms of the constitution, this was sufficient for him to become Vice President. In the run-up to the next electionJefferson fought a bitter campaign. In particular, the Alien and Sedition Act led to the imprisonment of many newspaper editors who supported Jefferson and were critical of the existing government. However, Jefferson was narrowly elected and this allowed him to promote open and representative government. On being elected, he offered a hand of friendship to his former political enemies. He also allowed the Sedition Act to expire and promoted the practical existence of free speech. The Presidency of Jefferson was eventful, but importantly he was able to preside over a period of relative stability and generally kept America out of conflict.
In 1796 Jefferson stood for President but lost narrowly to john adams ; however, under the terms of the constitution, this was sufficient for him to become Vice President. In the run-up to the next electionJefferson fought a bitter campaign. In particular, the Alien and Sedition Act led to the imprisonment of many newspaper editors who supported Jefferson and were critical of the existing government. However, Jefferson was narrowly elected and this allowed him to promote open and representative government. On being elected, he offered a hand of friendship to his former political enemies. He also allowed the Sedition Act to expire and promoted the practical existence of free speech. The Presidency of Jefferson was eventful, but importantly he was able to preside over a period of relative stability and generally kept America out of conflict.
At the time American neutrality was imperilled by the British-French wars, which raged around Canada. Jefferson was able to double the size of the US, through the Louisiana Purchase, which gave America many states to the west. He also commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which crossed America seeking to explore and create friendships with the Native American populations.
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