Thomas Jefferson

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The paper discusses the life of Thomas Jefferson and also states his beliefs, which included the a belief in the individual right of all human beings to be free. The paper also talks about Jefferson's contributions towards American society, the Declaration of Independence, and the Statue of Virginia for Religious Freedom. In addition, the paper states that Jefferson was a leader with strong ideas that reflected human justice and the individual right to religion. The paper points out as well, that although Jefferson had strong beliefs about liberty and justice, his life did not always reflect such principles and in some ways
lived his life in ways that were contradictory to such concepts.

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'' In 1752, when Jefferson was fourteen years old, his father died. Jefferson, consequently, inherited approximately 5,000 acres of land, which is where he build his home, Monticello. Following his father's death, Jefferson was taught by James Maury, where he received a classical education, which included science and history, and then went on to study at The College of William and Mary, in Williamsburg. In 1772, he married Martha Skelton, who was a widow."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson" by Thomas Jefferson, 112 pgs., ISBN: 0486442896
• Monticello.org (2008). Online article: "Brief Biography of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). Informaton retrieved 03/15/2008.http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/biography.html>

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