Thomas Jefferson was a pivotal figure in American history who wrote the Declaration of Independence. He left home at age 9 for schooling and entered college at 16, where he studied under a tutor. Jefferson went on to write the Declaration as a member of the committee elected for that purpose, drawing on his education to craft the document that established America's freedom and democracy.

1. Invited to Change the World Thomas Jefferson Domanic McKeighan 4A

2. Thomas Jefferson

3. Early Life Started education under tutor. Left home at age 9 to live with Scottish Clergymen. Went to college at William and Mary at 16.

4. Writings and Accomplishments Declaration of Independence Virginia house of burgess Elected to committee that was to write the Declaration of Independence. Committee elected him to write the Declaration.

5. Place in the Enlightenment Used his own intelligence and education to write the Declaration of Independence. Wrote Declaration of Independence which gave us freedom to choose democracy.

6. Most Interesting Fact Was elected by Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston to write the Declaration of Independence. Entered college at the age of 16.