Thomas Jefferson's Accomplishments

If I could have dinner with one figure from American History, it would undoubtedly be Thomas Jefferson. During his lifetime, he changed and critiqued America with his ideas of democracy and core political values. From nothing but a weak government, he changed this nation from an inferior force, to a global powerhouse. His classical culture and brilliant goals are almost unheard of in today's society, but why would I really want to meet this founding father? Thomas Jefferson's career is laced with numerous accomplishments, which is one of the reasons I would love to have dinner with him. Although I feel as if he would rather shift the discussion towards my character, I would not hesitate to discuss his achievements. Rising to fame during the Revolutionary War as a member of the Second Continental Congress, Jefferson drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which was the general model for the First …show more content…
What thoughts were on his mind when he drafted this nation's Declaration of Independence? What ran through his head when he was elected president of the United States? These thought provoking questions can only be answered by someone with true experience with America's government, and who would possibly be a better candidate? Many people think of Thomas Jefferson as a founding father, drafter of the Declaration of Independence, and a president of the United States, but where did his views and passions lie outside of this political spectrum? Jefferson was married happily for 10 years until life wife passed away. He had six children, but only two of them survived to adulthood. He owned approximately 200 slaves and upheld all laws on this issue. I would like to discuss the ethics of his slavery decisions, and how his reasoning played into his political