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1 trivia quiz  President Thomas Jefferson and His Times icon
"I hold it, that a little rebellion, now and then, is a good thing..." Thomas Jefferson in a letter to James Madison (January 30, 1787);
Difficult 10Q
438 plays
Aug 16 08
socalmiguel gold
2 trivia quiz  The 3rd US President icon
Thomas Jefferson was a very complicated and interesting man. How much do you know about him? Note: All information in this quiz can be found at www.monticello.org.
Average 10Q
1095 plays
Aug 17 03
irishchic5 gold
3 trivia quiz  Thomas Jefferson icon
Jefferson is not my favorite president because that would be Andrew Jackson. This quiz is on one of the most controversial and brightest presidents: Thomas Jefferson
Average 10Q
654 plays
Oct 12 04
garvol
4 trivia quiz  Jefferson's Presidency
Quiz on the third US president's term.
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888 plays
Feb 17 02
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Jefferson tried to make the government more ______ ?
* What was the idea behind 'laissez faire'?
* Who was Jefferson's Secretary of State?
* Which of the following did Jefferson not do?
* Who, by Jefferson's order, did not deliver the official papers confirming Marbury's appointment (he was sued by Marbury for this)?
* What was his mother's maiden name?
* Which of these occupations did Jefferson not have?
* What was Thomas Jefferson's wife's first name?
* What were First Lady Jefferson's middle and maiden names?
* What did Jefferson practice at William and Mary?
* What year did he draft the Declaration of Independence?
* What year did Jefferson die?
* Jefferson is famous for having a long-time affair with one of his slaves, an affair which produced several illegitimate children. What was this woman's name?
* Although Thomas Jefferson eventually wrote the Declaration of Independence, who did he think was better qualified for the job?
* Thomas Jefferson is the founder of which college?
* How did Thomas Jefferson's wife die?
* Besides outliving his wife, how many of Jefferson's children died before their father?
* Thomas Jefferson held three elected offices during his lifetime. What were they?
* Jefferson also held many un-elected but prominent positions in society. One of these was a position as a Cabinet member. Which Cabinet post did Jefferson fill?
* Why did Thomas Jefferson resign as George Washington's Secretary of State?

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