What was Thomas Jeffersons role in the U.S.?

Question

What roles did Thomas Jefferson play as the architect of the Revolution, diplomat in defending the new nation of the U.S., and as the President of the U.S. during the age of nationalism?

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson is considered a "Father of this nation". Author of the declaration of independance (ps. Bush doesn't ignore the declaration of independance because we are independant from Great Britain dork). But what is most known about Thomas Jefferson, he was willing to sacrifice wealth, position, life and liberty for freedom, something being done today but most do not understand the cost that freedom requires.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson wished to be remembered for three achievements in his public life. He had served as governor of Virginia, as U.S. minister to France, as secretary of state under George Washington, as vice-president in the administration of John Adams, and as president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. On his tombstone, however, which he designed and for which he wrote the inscription, there is no mention of these offices. Rather, it reads that Thomas Jefferson was "author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and Father of the University of Virginia" and, as he requested, "not a word more." Historians might want to add other accomplishments--for example, his distinction as an architect, naturalist, and linguist--but in the main they would concur with his own assessment.

Answer 3

signed declaration of Independence, Louisiana purchase

Answer 4

he wrote the Declaration of Independence,, which Bush ignores