Thomas Jefferson
His Ideals, Actions, and Effectiveness
as a United States President
Gene McNeil
HIS232, Session 2
Facilitator: Chris Quinn
February 25, 2008
Abstract
Thomas Jefferson's presidency radically changed the course of American politics in the nineteenth century. He was an effective and popular president during his two terms in office. His ideals for changing the structure of the fledgling American government were vitally important during this point in history.
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States. He served two terms in office from 1801 through 1809. He is considered to be one of the key founding fathers of our country. Serving in each of the previous presidential cabinets, Jefferson was a major political player during the birth of this nation. Convinced that the British-style of rule was the determining factor for the American Revolution, he was determined to keep the country from following this same path.
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