2007-11-26 23:43:06 · 4 answers · asked by The Drummer 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Library of Congress.
"The active mind was central to Jefferson's concept of government; he felt there was "no subject to which a Member of Congress may not have occasion to refer." He believed that self-government depended on the free, unhampered pursuit of truth by an informed and involved citizenry. Today's Library of Congress epitomizes Jefferson's faith in learning and his practical determination to make democracy work."
2007-11-26 23:50:06 · answer #1 · answered by Boy, Interrupted 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase, for 4 cents an acre, doubled the size of America. It also set up the opportunity to claim the lands west of the Louisiana Puchase and all the way to the pacific ocean, making America " from sea to shining sea. "
2007-11-26 23:51:47 · answer #2 · answered by Louie O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purchasing the Louisiana Purchase, which more than doubled the size of the country.
Founding the University of Virginia. He designed the buildings, and recruited the faculty. This accomplishment is listed on his tombstone.
2007-11-26 23:52:32 · answer #3 · answered by fcas80 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and following exploration of Lewis and Clark by expanding our country from ocean to ocean for 15 million dollars
2007-11-27 00:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋