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  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

    Edison was born in the village of Milan, Ohio, on Feb. 11, 1847, and his family later moved to Port Huron, Mich. In his early life as a kid he played jokes on people and got into trouble. One time he set his father's barn on fire because he wanted to see what fire look like when it burned. His schooling was three months long because he quit when too many people made fun

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    Submitted: November 11, 2009 By: Bred
  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison Thomas (Alva) Edison was one of America’s most important and famous inventors. Edison was born into a time and place where there wasn’t much technological advancements. His inventions helped a lot of things quickly change in the world. His inventions contributed to many inventions today such as the night light, movies, telephones, and records and CDs. Edison is most famous for the development of the first electric light bulb. Like I said Edison

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    Submitted: January 31, 2010 By: Jon
  • Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Lenora Spahn 9/22/00 Thomas Jefferson I. Thomas Jefferson A. Born- April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Va. B. Died- July 4, 1826 II. Background A. Educational- College of William and Mary (1760-1762), 5 year apprenticeship studying law under George Wythe. B. Occupational- 1. Began to practice law on his own: representing small scale planters from western countries involving land claims and titles. 2. House of Burgesses, elected 1768: Opposed all forms of Parliamentary taxation and supprted

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Lenora Spahn 9/22/00 Thomas Jefferson I. Thomas Jefferson A. Born- April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Va. B. Died- July 4, 1826 II. Background A. Educational- College of William and Mary (1760-1762), 5 year apprenticeship studying law under George Wythe. B. Occupational- 1. Began to practice law on his own: representing small scale planters from western countries involving land claims and titles. 2. House of Burgesses, elected 1768: Opposed all forms of Parliamentary taxation and

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    Submitted: May 8, 2010 By: Artur
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was one of the influential founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. This document was a major achievement because it created the framework of a new country declaring its independence from England. This new country being the 13 colonies in the New World, headed at the time, by King George The Third. Jefferson's idea of the

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    Submitted: December 18, 2008 By: Jon
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These famous lines of the Declaration of Independence was written in the front parlor of a second floor rented apartment by the American, Thomas Jefferson. These few words show what ideas and beliefs Thomas Jefferson stood for, and how he continuously fought for these words

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 to Peter and Jane Jefferson. His exact place of birth is not known. But it is believed to be about five miles outside of Charlottesville. He had ten brothers and sisters, but many of them died very young. Jefferson was one of two surviving sons. He was sandy-haired, tall, and awkward. His nickname was "Long Tom." He really enjoyed outdoor activities, especially riding, shooting, and canoeing. Jefferson

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Jefferson had destroyed political traditions. From his contradictions and defecting his priciples, Jefferson destroyed the political precedent and is a exemplatory hypocrite, which can be seen throughout his administration. Jefferson was an admired statesman who was grappling unsuccessfully with the moral issue of slavery. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery his whole life, yet he never freed his own slaves. He championed Enlightenment principles, yet never freed himself of

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), third president of the United States (1801-1809) and author of the Declaration of Independence. He was one of the most brilliant individuals in history. His interests were boundless, and his accomplishments were great and varied. He was a philosopher, educator, naturalist, politician, scientist, architect, inventor, pioneer in scientific farming, musician, and writer, and he was the foremost spokesman for democracy of his day. As president, Jefferson strengthened the powers of the executive

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    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: Max
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson by John S. Matuszewski American History Mr. Dodds December 2, 2004 Table of Contents Page I. Early Life and Childhood 1 II Through Collage and Into the world 2 III Revolutionary Politics 3 IV Pre-Presidential Posts and Accomplishments 4 V Presidency and post presidency 5 VI Picture 6 VII Works Cited 7 Thomas Jefferson I. Early life and childhood A simple log cabin located in now what is commonly known as Albemarle County,

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    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: July
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    The title of the book that I read is Thomas Jefferson by Norman K. Risjord. This book was published in 1994. The biography I read was Thomas Jefferson and it was very enlightening and informative. The story began in Shadwell, Virginia where Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and raised until he was approximately 18. Thomas Jefferson’s parents were well off, but his father died when Thomas was 14. When Jefferson was 17 years

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    Submitted: December 21, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson Our founding fathers were great people who were responsible for the freedom we enjoy today. Although our founding fathers were great men they were not always ethical. Thomas Jefferson, a lawyer from Virginia, was one the founding members. Jefferson was a notable political leader in the state of Virginia when he was elected to the Continental Congress. There he would write the Declaration of Independence and mentor a young James Madison. Jefferson was

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    Submitted: December 28, 2009 By: Jack
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    "We are all republicans -- we are all federalists," Thomas Jefferson told the American people in his first inaugural address. A "President above Parties" who believed factionalism jeopardized the safety and security of republican government, Jefferson was here setting forth the common principles shared by all patriotic Americans. Jefferson's election -- the "Revolution of 1800" -- would, he confidently predicted, put an end to the frenzied, hysterical party struggles in the 1790s. Moderate Federalists who

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    Submitted: January 4, 2010 By: Jon
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was not the great man every one made him out to be. He raped his slaves. He beat them, and hung them if he didn't like them. All history teachers try to act like he loved black people and tried to help free them, but that's a lie. He did not include black people in the Amancipation. He did not consider black people as humans. So, why must we as Americans celebrate this

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    Submitted: January 20, 2010 By: Steve
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Although Thomas Jefferson publicly and privately expressed his disagreement with the practice of slavery, how he really felt is open to debate. Theoretically, Thomas Jefferson was open to the abolishment of slavery, yet through his actions he communicated the exact opposite. Dumas Malone and William Cohen express this discrepancy extensively. Dumas Malone emphasizes the contradiction that Jefferson observed in human nature and in his native society. Thomas Jefferson was one of the first people

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    Submitted: January 24, 2010 By: Jon
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    In the thick of party conflict in 1800, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a private letter, "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." This powerful advocate of liberty was born in 1743 in Albermarle County, Virginia, inheriting from his father, a planter and surveyor, some 5,000 acres of land, and from his mother, a Randolph, high social standing. He studied at the College

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Mike
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    On April 13, 1943, on the 200th anniversary of Jefferson's birth, the Jefferson Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. The interior within includes a 19 foot tall statue of Jefferson and engravings from Parts of his writings. The most outstanding are the words which are inscribed around the monument at the top: "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." What is it

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    Submitted: May 4, 2010 By: Vika
  • Thomas Jefferson and Philosophical Consistency

    Thomas Jefferson and Philosophical Consistency

    In the years prior to Thomas Jefferson’s presidency, he was a very vocal critic of a centralized federal government and he was an avid follower of the constitution, yet once he became Commander in Chief he changed his tune towards these issues. The three largest contradictions that stand out amongst his actions were his war with the Barbary pirates, using restrictive economic policies to achieve his goals, and his acquiring of Louisiana. Although these

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    Submitted: January 15, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Thomas Jefferson as a Leader - Man of the People

    Thomas Jefferson as a Leader - Man of the People

    Thomas Jefferson - "Man of the People" “Liberty is to the collective body, what health is to every individual body. Without health no pleasure can be tasted by man; without liberty, no happiness can be enjoyed by society”. This powerful advocate of liberty was born on April 13th, 1743 in Shadwell what is now known as Albemarle County, Virginia. It was a significant location for an aristocratic youth in the sense that it lay within

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    Submitted: March 11, 2010 By: Mike
  • Thomas Jefferson Biography

    Thomas Jefferson Biography

    Thomas Jefferson Biography Thomas Jefferson was a man that was one the founding fathers of our Nation. Thomas Jefferson was one of the most dedicated and influential Americans were Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was a very talented and gifted man. He was a man ahead of his time. Thomas Jefferson was a true renaissance man. Thomas Jefferson was plantation owner, horticulturist, architect, archaeologist, paleontologist, author, inventor, violinist, and the founder of the University of Virginia.

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    Submitted: April 26, 2010 By: Max
  • Thomas Jefferson Critique

    Thomas Jefferson Critique

    Thomas Jefferson was one of the most prominent figures during the formation of The United States. He was well grounded with the people and advocated strongly for the rights of the many over the rights of the few. Even though Thomas Jefferson was grounded in aristocracy, he was a strong advocate for the rights of the common people. One of Jefferson’s strongest advocacies for the common citizen was his ideas o the rights of smaller

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    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: David
  • Thomas Jefferson Dbq

    Thomas Jefferson Dbq

    Thomas Jefferson DBQ Thomas Jefferson won the election of 1800, and took the presidential seat over the Federalist, John Adams. Jefferson took oath of office on March 4, 1801. This led Aaron Burr to be his Vice-President. Jefferson owed his election to the inflation of the south and the three-fifths compromise. Due to the inflation of slaves in the south, some of Jefferson's opponents nicknamed him the "Negro President". When Jefferson entered office, he was

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    Submitted: March 29, 2014 By: ptviars3
  • Thomas Jefferson on Slavery

    Thomas Jefferson on Slavery

    Thomas Jefferson: On Slavery .... It will probably be asked, Why not retain and incorporate the blacks into the state, and thus save the expense of supplying, by importation of white settlers, the vacancies they will leave? Deep rooted prejudices entertained by the whites; ten thousand recollections, by the blacks, of the injuries they have sustained; new provocations; the real distinctions which nature has made; and many other circumstances, will divide us into parties, and

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    Submitted: November 9, 2009 By: Mike
  • Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

    Thomas Jefferson's First Inaugural Address

    Thomas Jefferson’s First Inaugural Address The election of 1800 marked the first time in United States history in which there was a transfer of power from one political party to another. The transfer of power was peaceful even though it followed a heated campaign. Thomas Jefferson, former Secretary of State under George Washington and creator of the Democratic-Republican Party, defeated the Federalist, John Adams, for the presidency. In March 1801, Jefferson delivered a memorable inaugural

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    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Thomas Jefferson: His Presidential Legacy

    Thomas Jefferson: His Presidential Legacy

    Thomas Jefferson, our third president, was born in 1743 in Virginia. He studied at William and Mary and then read the law. In 1772, he married a widow lady, Martha Skelton and he took her to live at his partially completed home at Monticello, the plantation consisting of approximately 5,000 acres that he inherited from his father. Mr. Jefferson was considered to be a gifted writer, but he was not a public speaker. He wrote

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    Submitted: January 18, 2010 By: Bred
  • Thomas Jefferson: Orignial Pragmatist

    Thomas Jefferson: Orignial Pragmatist

    In his book The Lost World of Thomas Jefferson, Daniel J. Boorstin attempted to “recapture the Jeffersonian world of ideas” by reconstructing the writings of the Jeffersonian from the American Philosophy Society. He attempted to show the relationship between the different Jeffersonian conceptions, starting with God and ending with society. Furthermore, Boorstin’s attempted to bring coherency to the Jeffersonian tradition in order to save it from the “vagueness which has enveloped much of liberal thought”.

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    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Thomas Jefferson: The Man, The Myth, and The Morality

    Thomas Jefferson: The Man, The Myth, and The Morality

    Thomas Jefferson was a man of the greatest moral character who has been excoriated routinely over the last 30 years by historical revisionists and presentists. His commitment to America and his vast contributions to the framing of society as it is today are overlooked in favor of base analysis of his character that, while not flawless, is that of a morally upright person who has deeply held convictions and lives by them. Jefferson was

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Keneally's Schindler's List

    Thomas Keneally's Schindler's List

    Thomas Keneally's Schindler's List is the historical account of Oskar Schindler and his heroic actions in the midst of the horrors of World War II Poland. Schindler's List recounts the life of Oskar Schindler, and how he comes to Poland in search of material wealth but leaves having saved the lives of over 1100 Jews who would most certainly have perished. The novel focuses on how Schindler comes to the realization that concentration and forced

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    Submitted: January 11, 2010 By: Jon
  • Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine

    British-Amer. political philosopher. After an early life of failed prospects in England, he met B. Franklin, who advised him to emigrate to America. He arrived in Philadelphia in 1774 and helped edit the Pennsylvania Magazine. In January 1776 he wrote Common Sense, a 50-page pamphlet eloquently advocating independence; more than 500,000 copies were quickly sold, and it greatly strengthened the colonists' resolve. In the Amer. Revolution he served as a volunteer aide to Gen. N.

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Steve
  • Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine

    Library: Historical Documents: Thomas Paine: Rights Of Man: Part The First -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Order The Rights of Man now. Part The First Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack On The French Revolution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Washington PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SIR, I present you a small treatise in defence of those principles of freedom which your exemplary virtue hath so eminently contributed to establish. That the Rights of Man may become as universal

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    Submitted: May 10, 2010 By: Tommy
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