Thomas Jefferson

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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and one of America's founding fathers. His legacy is still visible today through the Declaration of Independence and the University of Virginia, which he founded. But his greatest achievement was one that laid the foundations for American identity; the conquest of the West.

In just 50 minutes you will:
- Learn about Thomas Jefferson's life and his time as the third President of the United States
- Identify his involvement in the creation of the Declaration of Independence and his other great achievements
- Understand how he was responsible for doubling the size of American national territory thanks to the Louisiana Purchase and the conquest of the West

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