Thomas Jefferson Declaration Of Independence Analysis

The writer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson didn’t think that in another 30 years from the time he wrote the Declaration of Independence he would be elected as the 3rd president of the United States. He grew up in Virginia with a wealthy family, his father already coming from wealth (Onuf). In his following years, he was sent to boarding school and attended the William and Mary college in Virginia (onuf). Jefferson’s persistence of school did him well in his adult years. Others alike gave Jefferson tremendous amount of credit for having knowledge that was made for the government (onuf). Personally, Jefferson was an introverted and quiet person. In his meantime, he built the Monticello where he hosted informal gatherings (Appleby 50-51). He discovered the University of Virginia, …show more content…
Jefferson represented a new way of understanding the role of the president. Prior to Jefferson, Washington and Adam believed in a well-preserved position, reminding others of their presidential status (johnstone). However, Jefferson saw this in a hasty way that focused attention to his public image and sense representation for the people. He used the most of his presidential power given to him by claiming new territory by declaring an immediate expedition of Lewis and Clark to explore the new land Jefferson purchased from France. Being that Jefferson did not agree with a national government, his rationale for use of presidential power is by abiding by the Constitution. He respected the Constitution and the powers it bestowed. Only exception, his interpretations of the laws given to the executive power will be deciphered to the best of the nation (jeff). Thus, causing Jefferson to use an interpretation of the constitution furthering federal powers in foreign