Thomas Jefferson was a politician, educator, farmer and a visionary architect ahead of his time. ... A "dome proposed by Thomas Jefferson was never built, otherwise the structure adhered closely to Thomas Jefferson's designs."" ... At its completion in 1821, Barboursville was the largest and finest residence in its region, and the only building in Orange County that was designed by Thomas Jefferson. ... Despite his many guests and visitors, James Barbour maintained his usual disciplined life, also like Jefferson. ... Like Jefferson, Barbour valued education, despite only receiving an e...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Lee, James Ewell Brown Stuart , Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Major General George Pickett resigned their positions with the United States Army and supported their states by enlisting in the Confederate Army. ... Born to Henry and Anne Lee on January 19, 1807 Lee's life would be destined for the military at a very early age. ... This title would be held until permission to be transferred was granted by then Secretary of War Jefferson Davis. ... Jefferson Davis, the president of the newly created Confederate States of America appoints Lee as Johnson's replacement. ... This...

• Word Count: 2042
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School