o wrote its declarations to be read aloud to the people by others. For while Jefferson was very talented with the pen, he had trouble speaking in front of an assembly. In this way Jefferson contributed to the founding of our country. Jefferson also had many political duties after the Revolutionary War. In 1784, Jefferson was sent as an ambassador to France. During this time he witnessed the French Revolution, and he supported it, believing even that the United States should help the cause. When Jefferson returned home, he was appointed the Secretary of State by George Washington. While serving in this capacity, Jefferson clashed with Alexander Hamilton on many issues. These two men's battles over different issues seperated others, and because of this the Democrat and Republican parties were formed, which still exist today and play a large part in our modern politics. In the second Presidential race, Jefferson ran against Adams but lost. Because of the voting system set up at the time, Jefferson was appointed the Vice President. However, Jefferson became our third president in the next race he entered. As President, Jefferson's most famous act was the Louisiana Purchase, in which he bought a large piece of land from France, effectively doubling the size of America.Jefferson believed that government's main purpose was to provide for the people's protection and well being. He worked hard to limit slavery, and he campaigned for the seperation of the state and church. Jefferson followed Washington's example and limited himself to two terms as president. When he retired to his beloved Monticello, one of his last projects was establishing the University of Virginia, which he himself had designed as a place of higher learning. Jefferson died 50 years to the day of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He is remembered as a brilliant mind with an eloquent, flowing pen, a passion for the pursuit of freedom, and a love of...
