Thomas Jefferson

Definition

Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher who served as third president of United States from 1801-1809. He is also known for drafting Declaration Of Independence.

Analogy

Consider Thomas Jefferson like your class president - someone who leads with vision but also gets involved with creating important documents (like how he drafted Declaration Of Independence).

Related terms

Declaration Of Independence: An assertion by original thirteen colonies that they were free from British rule signed on July 4th ,1776 .

American Revolution: A war fought between Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America which resulted into formation independent nation i.e., United States of America.

Louisiana Purchase: A land deal between United States and France, in which U.S. acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of land west of Mississippi river for $15 million.