Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell. He was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and the successor of John Adams, which makes Jefferson the 3rd president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson also served at the Continental Congress, who represented Virginia and served also as wartime governor of Virginia. When the Revolutionary War against England ended, Jefferson became a diplomat. Thomas Jefferson was also the first United States Secretary of State, during George Washington's legacy as president. Jefferson began building Monticello in 1768.

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He wrote it on July 4th of 1776, so that his country would be free from the British. Afterwards, Thomas made the Purchase for the Louisiana Territory in 1803, 828,000 square miles for $230 million in 2012 dollars. He was in office from March 4, 1801 - March 4, 1809. Also, Thomas Jefferson and his friend, James Madison (4th president of the United States), organized the Democratic-Republican Party.

In conclusion, Thomas Jefferson was also a very important man for the American Revolution. He wrote the Declaration of Independence, which is because of that why he is consider an American Founding Father. He served at the Continental Congress and was the first United States Secretary of State. It is because of him why US territory is so big, because of the Louisiana Purchase. He also had slaves, which he treated them good and gave them food.
He was not a great leader, but also a great person.