jefferson, thomas

The author presents a comprehensive examination of the presidential election of 1800 that resulted in a tie between Republicans Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr against their Federalist opponent, and the failure of the founders to fully deal with the rise of the two-party system.

Shannon Lanier traces his family's relationship to Thomas Jefferson and discusses how his African-American ancestors learned they were related to Jefferson.

Examines the key decisions made by Thomas Jefferson and their long-lasting effects on the country and its government.

Profiles the lives of three presidents who dared to take actions such as establish a Cabinet, found a political party, and deny states' rights to nullify federal laws.

Presents a concise account of the life of Thomas Jefferson, discussing the private world and public career of the U.S. statesman.

Presents a brief overview of Thomas Jefferson's life, explaining how the American Revolution began and why he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

A biography of Thomas Jefferson, the man who wrote the Declaration of Independence and went on to become the third president of the United States.

An introduction to the life of Thomas Jefferson, a man whose ideas helped create a new kind of government and who became the nation's third president.

In 1801, the townspeople of Cheshire, Massachusetts, create a gigantic cheddar cheese to present to President Jefferson at his New Year's Day party.