How Did Thomas Jefferson Contribute To Education

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Thomas Jefferson
“American Lawyer and principal author of the declaration of independence”
Born: April 13, 1743, Shadwell VA
Died: July 4, 1826, Charlottesville VA
Hometown: Charlottesville Virginia
Major Contributions to Education:
• Made the Louisiana purchase (1803)
• Served as the first U.S Secretary of State (1790-1793)
• Advocated for free public education (1779)
• wrote The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (1777)
• wrote The Declaration of Independence (1776)
• he was elected the second Vice President of the US and third President of the US
• first book he ever made was called “declaration Of Independence”
Impacts of Contributions
• Jefferson served in the Virginia legislature and the Continental Congress and was governor