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Bron into a wealthy Virginia family Earn a law degree Violinist, art enthusiast, a brilliant writer Helped the America win its independence Served as the third president Founded the University of Virginia Helped establish the publish school system Created the decimal system for America money Lived a poor life when young, but rise out of poverty to become a wealthy,influential person. Born in Boston, had 16 sisters and brothers Been a apprenice of printer,never received a formal education,but made important contributions in lots of fields Produce annual publication’Poor Richard’s Almanack’ Inventor of lighting rod,bifocals, new stove,confirm the law of electricity Play an important role in drafting the Decla. of Inde. Served as nation’s first secretary of state and second vice president Doubled the size of the nation by authorizing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France One of the main drafter of Decla. of Inde. born in Thetford, England. In 1776, he published ‘Common Sense’, a strong defense of American Independence from England At the age of 12, failed out of school. Wrote ‘The Rights of Man’ in response to criticism of the French Revolution. Author of ‘The crisis’ * * What is the Place? Mount Rushmore President Mount. also called “Hi,do you know who we are?” stars George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln 4 Presidents: Who is he? Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Franklin It is … Who is he? Thomas Jefferson Thomas Paine Thomas Jefferson