Thomas Jefferson — Questions and answers

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What important document was adopted on July 4, 1776?

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  1. The Declaration of Independence ✓
  2. The U.S. Constitution
  3. The Bill of Rights
  4. The Articles of Confederation

Answer: The Declaration of Independence

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Where did Thomas Jefferson live and cultivate his ideas, according to this page?

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  1. In Philadelphia
  2. In Great Britain
  3. At Monticello ✓
  4. In the Pennsylvania State House

Answer: At Monticello

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As a young lawyer, what important freedom did Thomas Jefferson champion?

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  1. Freedom to travel
  2. Freedom of speech
  3. Religious freedom ✓
  4. Freedom to own land

Answer: Religious freedom

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Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

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  1. He was the oldest delegate
  2. He was a very quiet person
  3. He had excellent writing skills ✓
  4. He was the best speaker in Congress

Answer: He had excellent writing skills

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How many days did Thomas Jefferson spend writing the Declaration of Independence by himself?

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  1. 5 days
  2. 10 days
  3. 17 days ✓
  4. 25 days

Answer: 17 days

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How did Thomas Jefferson feel about the Congress making changes to his Declaration?

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  1. He was very happy about it
  2. He felt bored and didn't care
  3. He experienced private anguish ✓
  4. He thought it was a fun game

Answer: He experienced private anguish

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What important event happened on July 2, 1776, according to this page?

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  1. The Declaration was signed
  2. Congress formally voted for independence ✓
  3. Thomas Jefferson became President
  4. The war with Britain ended

Answer: Congress formally voted for independence

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What large area of land did President Thomas Jefferson buy in 1803?

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  1. Florida
  2. California
  3. Texas
  4. The Louisiana Purchase ✓

Answer: The Louisiana Purchase

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What important school did Thomas Jefferson found in his retirement?

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  1. Harvard University
  2. Yale University
  3. The University of Virginia ✓
  4. The College of William & Mary

Answer: The University of Virginia

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When did Thomas Jefferson die?

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  1. On his birthday
  2. On the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence ✓
  3. When he was a young lawyer
  4. In 1776

Answer: On the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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