MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON
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Nevada
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New York
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Virginia
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Pennsylvania
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Jefferson served as the second governor of Virginia under the Constitution of 1776, holding office for two terms, from June 2, 1779, until June 3, 1781.
Detailed explanation-2: -Drafter of the Declaration of Independence, THOMAS JEFFERSON is a revered founding father of the United States but is less well known for having served as the second governor of Virginia after independence from England was declared.
Detailed explanation-3: -As commander-in-chief of the Virginia militia, he mobilized the militia to reinforce the Continental Army in the Southern campaign, which ended in victory at Yorktown on October 19, 1781. Jefferson later served as Minister to France, Secretary of State and Vice President.
Detailed explanation-4: -From 1775 to 1783, American Patriots fought the British. The war was called the American Revolution. Thomas Jefferson never fought as a soldier. Instead he used powerful words to fight for independence.