Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and many others. He was our nation’s third president and founded the University of Virginia. He studied law at the University of William and Mary in Virginia, and went on to use what he learned there to help form our great nation. Although all of his actions were not graceful, Jefferson was a man that made more of an impact on our country, than any other person.
Born into a well-known family in Shadwell, Virginia in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was raised with a fine education and had an eagerness to learn. With his family’s high stance in society, Jefferson was destined to make his mark in society. After studying law in college, Jefferson …show more content…
The Declaration was a formal statement that said that the 13 North American colonies would officially break away from Great Britain. This declaration has been one of the main pieces of structural democracy within the United States since then. After being placed into law, the Declaration of Independence helped to make sure that all men had equal rights, regardless of wealth or birth status. Finally, the government was to work for the people. The government was to make sure the people’s voices were heard, and their freedom’s protected. America had finally made its stand of …show more content…
One of the harshest tales in our history is the Trail of Tears. During his presidency, Jefferson had 4 different Indian tribes from the Louisiana territory removed from their homes. They were force to walk thousands of miles with everything they owned to “indian territory” located on the other side of the Mississippi River. In his eyes, Jefferson was increasing imports, exports, and they nations relations with other countries. He was building America into what it is today without taking into consideration the actions that he had to do to make it happen. This time if one that many American’s are not proud of and probably the most negative thing Jefferson
Born into a well-known family in Shadwell, Virginia in 1743, Thomas Jefferson was raised with a fine education and had an eagerness to learn. With his family’s high stance in society, Jefferson was destined to make his mark in society. After studying law in college, Jefferson …show more content…
The Declaration was a formal statement that said that the 13 North American colonies would officially break away from Great Britain. This declaration has been one of the main pieces of structural democracy within the United States since then. After being placed into law, the Declaration of Independence helped to make sure that all men had equal rights, regardless of wealth or birth status. Finally, the government was to work for the people. The government was to make sure the people’s voices were heard, and their freedom’s protected. America had finally made its stand of …show more content…
One of the harshest tales in our history is the Trail of Tears. During his presidency, Jefferson had 4 different Indian tribes from the Louisiana territory removed from their homes. They were force to walk thousands of miles with everything they owned to “indian territory” located on the other side of the Mississippi River. In his eyes, Jefferson was increasing imports, exports, and they nations relations with other countries. He was building America into what it is today without taking into consideration the actions that he had to do to make it happen. This time if one that many American’s are not proud of and probably the most negative thing Jefferson