Thomas Jefferson

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1. When was Thomas Jefferson born? April 13, 1743 January 9, 1740 March 1, 1745 February 1, 1742

2. Where was Jefferson born? Williamsburg, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Richmond, Virginia Shadwell, Virginia

3. Which university did Jefferson found? Answer: ((three words) A university in Virginia)

4. What was his mother's maiden name? Custis Jefferson Brown Randolph

5. Which of these occupations did Jefferson not have? Philosopher Journalist Historian Public official

6. What was Thomas Jefferson's wife's first name? Mary Abigail Martha Dolly

7. What were First Lady Jefferson's middle and maiden names? Dandridge Brown Penelope Monticello Marie Custis Wayles Skelton

8. In a typical year, Jefferson had 200 slaves a year. True False

9. Which college did Jefferson attend? Answer: (A very old college)

10. What did Jefferson practice at William and Mary? Law Mathematics English Government

11. What year did he draft the Declaration of Independence? 1776 1778 1775 1780

12. Was Jefferson ever a governor? Yes No

13. In what year did Jefferson assume the office of Secretary of State? 1787 1790 1785 1793

14. What year was he elected President? 1800 1798 1802 1805

15. What year did Jefferson die? July 4, 1826 July 4, 1825 July 4, 1827 July 4, 1824