Explores how many of Thomas Jefferson's decisions and policies during his presidency were influenced by the power of the slave states and his own views on slavery.
Summary: Topics include the Boston Tea Party, the story of the Declaration of Independence, the story of the Liberty Bell, and the biography of Thomas Jefferson.
This book, in graphic novel format, describes the life of Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the Declaration of Independence and who became third president of the United States.
Discusses Thomas Jefferson's role in expanding the boundaries of the U.S. through the Louisiana Purchase, and looks at other key events that took place during his presidency, including the Lewis and Clark expedition and the Embargo Act.
Presents a comprehensive biography of inventor, statesman, and third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, that examines his sometimes controversial personal and professional life in the context of eighteenth-century America.
Tells the life story of founding father Thomas Jefferson in graphic novel format, describing his youth in Virginia, his family life, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency.