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Which of the following statements accurately describe Thomas Jefferson. Choose all that apply. Select 4 correct answer(s) Question 11 options: He was a philosopher. He was known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. He was an American politician. He was the nation's 2nd President. He was an amateur architect. He was known as the Father of the Constitution.



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Statements that accurately describe Thomas Jefferson.

  • He was a philosopher even though scholars have not recognized him as so, he wrote so many philosophical contents.
  • He was known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
  • He was an American politician. He represented Virginia in the Continental Congress when the colonies first declared their independence and was the governor of Virginia during the Revolutionary War.
  • He was an amateur architect. He designed his Virginia home (Monticello) himself.

Explanation:

He contributed to the drafting of the Constitution through his correspondence with James Madison which helped convinced Madison to introduce a bill of rights into the First Congress.

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