THE QUESTION

Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.

THE ANSWER

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

ALSO ACCEPTED

English question & answer

Writer of the Declaration of Independence

All accepted answers (English)

Writer of the Declaration of Independence
Third president of the United States
Doubled the size of the United States (Louisiana Purchase)
First Secretary of State
Founded the University of Virginia
Writer of the Virginia Statute on Religious Freedom

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THE CONTEXT

Different people, different contributions

This repeats a useful connection from card 78: Jefferson and the Declaration.

How it fits together

The founding generation worked on independence, diplomacy, the Constitution, and the new government. Jefferson is linked to the Declaration, Madison to the Constitution, Washington to the Continental Army and first presidency, and Hamilton to the Treasury. Franklin contributed as a diplomat, inventor, and public servant.

A closer look

The Federalist Papers argued for ratifying the Constitution. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote using the shared name Publius. These essays help explain the proposed system, but they are not themselves the Constitution. A famous person may have several accepted answers; learn one clear contribution when the question asks for one.