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Thomas Jefferson

by Sadey, Jessica, Riley, and Sean from Reeds Spring


Thomas Jefferson was born on April 2, 1743. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th the country’s anniversary in 1826. Thomas Jefferson’s parents were Peter and James Jefferson and he had 6 brothers and sisters. Thomas Jefferson went to boarding school when he was younger. Thomas’ dad died when he was 14. Thomas is a hero because he was inventor. By Jessica B.


Thomas Jefferson was an inventor, writer, and musician. He was married and had 6 kids. In 1773, Thomas’ wife’s dad died. It was very sad. Thomas is my hero because he is a nice guy. He is also my hero because he was a president. By Sadey D.


Thomas Jefferson is famous for being the third president of the United States. In 1779, he was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses. Thomas was one of the youngest delegates to the Second Continental Congress. Thomas was put on Mount Rushmore. Thomas honored our country. By Riley M.


The impact Thomas Jefferson had on the U.S. was he wrote the Declaration of Independence. Thomas preferred farming in Monticello to politics. Jefferson designed and built his home and named it Monticello. He worked for religious freedom. Thomas Jefferson is my hero because he helped us by writing the Declaration of Independence. By Sean G.

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