Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Accepted answers
- 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
Explanation
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, was the third President, doubled the country's size with the Louisiana Purchase, was the first Secretary of State, and founded the University of Virginia.
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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