How Did Thomas Jefferson Affect America

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Thomas Jefferson wanted to be most known for three things! Author of the Declaration of Independence, Passing the statute of Religious Freedom in Virginia and that he founded the University of Virginia. However, he is known for much more than these. Thomas Jefferson is an American Founding Father, the second elected vice president and the third president of the United States. He achieved great success and had a huge impact on the direction of the United States of America.
In 1800 Louisiana was part of Spain. It went from the Mississippi to Rockies. Americans had the right of passage and to off load cargo. However, in 1801 there was information to Jefferson that Spain was going to Cede to France and this would greatly impact the U.S. ability