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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd President of the United States from 1817 to 1825, and is well known for being one of the Founding Fathers.

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What did Jefferson do about the Barbary pirates?

The first Barbary War was in retaliation to the pirates attacking US merchants and their ships. I think it was also the first war fought with the Marines however only eight fought in the war as commanders over Greek and Arab mercenaries

Why didn't Thomas Jefferson list his presidency on his tombstone?

Maybe thomas Jefferson didn't want everyone to know about how he was a presidant, he might have been prouder about how he was the author the the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson may have forgot to write his gravestone thing. So it might be the fact that one of his relatives wrote this and knew that Thomas did not want his presidency in words on his stone. His relatives might even be jealous, but other then that i have no clue.

Maybe thomas Jefferson didn't want everyone to know about how he was a presidant, he might have been prouder about how he was the author the the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson may have forgot to write his gravestone thing. So it might be the fact that one of his relatives wrote this and knew that Thomas did not want his presidency in words on his stone. His relatives might even be jealous, but other then that i have no clue.

Was James Madison Jefferson's secretary of state?

James Madison held the post of Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State.

Holding the position between March 2 1801 and March 3 1809 James Madison was the 5th United States Secretary of State.

Which of these would not be associated with Thomas Jefferson?

Ummm... The American Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, the Third American Presidency, having children with black slaves... Maybe more?

What bird did Thomas Jefferson want to be adopted as the US national bird?

John Adams' choice was the bald eagle. It was a battle between himself, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson wanted the dove; Franklin the turkey. Despite Franklin ranting and raving over the notion of "a cowardly bird" such as the bald eagle, it was put to a vote and the bald eagle won.

What were the inalienable rights Jefferson that Jefferson said each citizen was endowed by their Creator?

The right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. The unalienable or inalienable rights are those human rights which are unconditional and absolute. They are neither given by the governor, nor transferable to others, nor can they be renounced of.

What is Thomas Jefferson's view of church and state?

The reason he might have thought this is because since America is a nationfounded on freedom people should be free to serve their own church with out any pressure from any source especially from the state that's part of the country that supports it.{my opinion}

Who was the leader of the Democratic Republicans and The Federalists?

Alexander Hamilton was the head of the Federalists and Thomas Jefferson was the head of the Republicans.

What did Thomas Jefferson do when he was a kid?

Worked on his family's farm, collected eggs from the chickens, read, wrote, went to school, experimented. When he got older however, he worked on a train where he had a lab and conducted lab experiments until the train crashed and his lab was destroyed. He was okay though.

-Ellisibith

What risk did President Jefferson face in purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

The constitution does not specifially grant the president the power to purchase land. His opponents in congress might have used this against him at best to refuse to authorize payment at worse to try and impeach him. However the possibilities of so much land convinced them to go along.

Was Thomas Jefferson always on the nickel?

Thomas Jefferson's first appearance on a U S Coin was on a One Dollar Gold commemorative dated 1903.

Jefferson's image first appeared on a regular circulation coin in 1938, the familiar Jefferson nickel.

He also was featured on some 2007 Presidential $1 coins, and is of course on the $2 bill.

What did Thomas Jefferson john Adams Benjamin Franklin believed that the new republic must?

take a strong interest in the good of society

~apex & a student .... a very important sudent *wink wink*

What noun is the appositive describing in this sentence A fine example of colonial architecture is Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson?

The appositive is 'home of Thomas Jefferson'. The appositive noun 'home' describes (re-identifies) the direct object Monticello.

What did Sally hemmings look like?

According to people who knew her Sally Hemmings was white with long dark hair. Some have speculated that she looked like her half sister Martha (Thomas Jefferson's wife) but nobody knows for sure. She was not mulato looking because she was 3/4 white having a white father and 1/2 black mother

What did Jefferson say in his inaugural address to reduce the political quarrels between federalists and democratic republicans?

jefferson siad that no one should care because its not a big deal if it was no one wouldstill care

BAZINGA......

What was Thomas Jefferson's Government positions?

Thomas Jefferson was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. He viewed young America as developing into an agrarian society, one where consolidated federal power wasn't necessary. He fought for states' rights and small government spending. He believed the people should never feel the government in their lives, and the government shouldn't worry enough about other countries to maintain a large military force.

Why did thomas Jefferson encourage agriculture?

Just like a backbone is required for the body to function properly, a farmer is required for the production of food.

What were names of President Thomas Jefferson pets' names?

he had no bear cubs. Wrong. He received two bear cubs as a gift from Lewis and Clark. Jefferson kept the cubs briefly on the lawn near his house and then sent them to Charles Willson Peale for his Philadelphia museum. The cubs were not given names by President Jefferson.

Was Thomas Jefferson president during the war of1812?

no he wasn't, he was tired of politics and gave his presidency to James Madison to be his successor. this is the right answer for sure!

What are presidential coins dollar coin worth without in god you trust?

If the coin is missing the motto" In God WE Trust" it's likely also missing the date and mintmark, look at the edge of the coin again to be sure.