Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Monticello (ENHANCED eBook) written by Julia Hargrove and published by Lorenz Educational Press. This book was released on 2005-03-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people agree that Thomas Jefferson was a genius. He holds a firm place as one of the greatest Americans in history. How much do your students know about this author of the Declaration of Independence and former President of the United States? This book will help them understand why he is so important to our country’s political history. They will study his early life, his fondness for gadgets, his contributions to the American Revolution, his theory of government, the ups and downs of his presidency and, of course, his home and architectual masterpiece Monticello. Students will also read the Declaration of Independence and answer questions to help them understand it. Review questions are provided for each section of study. Also included are internet research ideas, multiple intelligences activities and an answer key.