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Jefferson is born
On this date, Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. His parents were Jane and Peter Jefferson. -
Jefferson Attends College
From 1760 to 1762, Thomas Jefferson went to college at the College of William and Mary, which is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. After attending college, he continued to study law privately. -
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Jefferson Attends College
From 1760 to 1762, Thomas Jefferson went to college at the College of William and Mary, which is located in Williamsburg, Virginia. After attending college, he continued to study law privately. -
Elected to the Continental Congress
On this date, Thomas Jefferson was elected to the Continental Congress, the convention of delegates that later became the United State's governing body during the American Revolution -
The Declaration of Independence is Published
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Jefferson is Elected to the Cabinet
On March 22, 1790, Thomas Jefferson to the first United States Cabinet under George Washington. He served in George Washington's presidential cabinet as the Secretary of State. -
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Thomas Jefferson Serves in the Cabinet
From March 22, 1790 to December 31, 1793, Thomas Jefferson served in George Washington's presidential cabinet as the Secretary of State. -
Elected Vice President
On this date, Thomas Jefferson was elected as John Adams' Vice President. -
Thomas Jefferson is Elected President
From March 1801 to March 4 1809, Thomas Jefferson served as president. His accomplishments during this time include the Louisiana Purchase and the establishment of the United States Military Academy -
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Thomas Jefferson Serves as President
From March 1801 to March 4 1809, Thomas Jefferson served as president. His accomplishments during this time include the Louisiana Purchase and the establishment of the United States Military Academy -
The First Barbary War (otherwise known as the Tripolitanian War) Begins
This war started because pirates from the Barbary States attacked American merchant ships and held their troops for ransom, demanding that the United States pay tribute to the leaders of the Barbary States. After Thomas Jefferson refused to pay, war began. The United States eventually won, resulting in a peace treaty. The First Barbary War showed other countries the strength of the United States. -
Louisiana Purchase
On this date, Thomas Jefferson agreed to the Louisiana Purchase, giving a total of $15,000,000 in exchange for 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi. This land took up what led to the creation of Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska, along with portions of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico, Texas, and other states. -
Act is Passed Prohibiting the Importation of Slaves
On March 2nd, 1807, The Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves was passed by the United States, prohibiting the importation of slaves. This did not abolish slavery, it was passed as part of the general trend that was leading toward the abolition of the international slave trade. It did not come into effect until January 1, 1808 due to the United States Constitution, and was not heavily enforced. Therefore, the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves was not very effiective. -
Jefferson's Books Bought by Congress
On this date, Thomas Jefferson sold his 6,487 books to congress. This helped to rebuild the Library of Congress' inventory, for many books had been destroyed during the war of 1812. -
Founded the University of Virginia
On this date, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia -
Thomas Jefferson Dies
On this date, Thomas Jefferson passed away in Monticello, Virginia. He died just a few hours before John Adams.
