Thomas Jefferson Biography and Timeline

Birth of Thomas Jefferson

Birth of Thomas Jefferson

Declaration of Independence

Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence

Role range: 1775-1783

Independence of United States of America

Congress appoints Jefferson to a committee to draft the declaration of independence

Role range: 1775-1783

Declaration of Independence

The draft declaration of independence is presented to Congress

Role range: 1775-1783

Independence of United States of America

The draft declaration of independence is presented to Congress

Role range: 1775-1783

Constitution of USA

Declares Government by consent of the people

Role range: 1775-1783

Congress of Continental

Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Role range: 1775-1783

Constitution of USA

Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Role range: 1775-1783

Declaration of Independence

Declares equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness. Declaration of Independence, equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Role range: 1775-1783

Independence of United States of America

Declares equality, right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

Role range: 1775-1783

Seal

Suggests "E Pluribus Unum" as a motto for the Seal of the US

Role range: 1775-1783

Diplomatic Commissioner

Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations

Role range: 1775-1783

Diplomatic Negotiations

Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations

Role range: 1775-1783

Independence of United States of America

Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations

Role range: 1775-1783

Diplomatic Commissioner

Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations

Diplomatic Negotiations

Appointed Diplomatic Commissioner to negotiate treaties with the European Nations

Bill of Rights

Virginia Bill of Rights, embodies sovereignty by means of the separation of powers

Constitution of USA

Virginia Bill of Rights, embodies sovereignty by means of the separation of powers. Legislates for the separation of Church & State. Legislates for the elective principle for officers of State

Reform of Government

Legislates for the separation of Church & State

Notes on Virginia

Publication of "Notes on Virginia"

National Lands

Townships divided into sections & sold to developers for not less than $1 per acre. Public lands are surveyed & divided into townships

Constitution of USA

For every 5,000 free males there will be a legislature & Governor. For every 5,000 free males there will a non-voting delegate in Congress. A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union

Ordinance

A population of 60,000 can form a State of the Union

Jefferson Consults on Lafayette Rights Draft

Jefferson discusses Lafayette's proposed declaration and provides comments during preparation of the July draft.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1785-1789

Jefferson Marginal Notes on Lafayette Rights Draft

Jefferson annotates a surviving version of Lafayette's draft while the French declaration project is still being developed.

Role range: 1789-1792 – 1785-1789

Bank Opinion

Argues against the constitutionality of the Bank of the United States

Role range: 1790-1793

Republican Party Organization

Works with James Madison in organizing opposition to Hamiltonian Federalist policies

Role range: 1790-1793

Republican Party

Helps found the Republican Party, defends agrarian interests & states rights

Vice President

Appointed Vice President of the USA

President of USA

Appointed President of the USA, 3rd President

Role range: 1801-1809

Constitution of USA

The Republican Party splits between Jefferson & Hamilton

Unification

Ohio becomes the 17th State of the Union

Role range: 1801-1809

Embargo Act

The Embargo Act halts most foreign trade in an unsuccessful effort to protect neutral rights.

Role range: 1801-1809

Death of Thomas Jefferson

Death of Thomas Jefferson