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Thomas Jefferson
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Thomas Jefferson
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Summary
With this audio, you will learn about Thomas Jefferson through a compilation of original readings and commentary, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, Jefferson's 10 Canons for Observation in Practical Life, his various correspondence and quotes, details on his presidential campaign, and his first and second Inaugural Address. Also included is an overview of his education and early life. A summary of Jefferson's life
Jefferson's education and early life
His political career from 1774 to 1800
The presidential campaign of 1800
The presidency, 1801-1809
The Louisiana Purchase, signed May 12, 1803
The Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803 to 1806
The founding of Virginia University, 1819 to 1825
Jefferson the man: his appearance, temperament, and family
Jefferson's political philosophy
The Adams-Jefferson correspondence
Jefferson's death and epitaph
A reading of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
The Virginia Statute's background
And much more!This product is part of the Simply Magazine Great Thoughts series, which emphasizes short readings so you can spend your valuable time thinking about the subjects, with time to re-listen to these original works. It's easy to find what you're looking for, because tracks are organized by subject. For example, many people in book clubs discuss the subject after each track. This also works well for teachers, especially as track lengths are relatively short.
This information will furnish you with original source material and give you a fuller understanding of the context and events surrounding Jefferson's life. Whether you are doing a book report for school or just want to brush up on your American history, this is a great place to start. These are the subjects covered:
©2007 Christina Brown. (P)2007 Christina Brown.
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