Sunday, October 24, 2021

Aaron Burr


 He was vice-president under Thomas Jefferson.

He had a duel with Alexander Hamilton because of political animosity, and Burr won.





Books about him:







The Duel
The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr





Thomas Jefferson


 He ran against Aaron Burr.  They both received 73 electoral votes and the tie had to be resolved by Congress. 

He served two terms and was happy to get back home.

The many achievements in his life include:

  • The Declaration of Independence
  • The Statute of Religious Freedom for the State of Virginia
  • The University of Virginia
  • Governor of Virginia
  • Vice President under John Adams 
  • Envoy
  • And for doubling the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase



John Adams


He was the vice-president under President George Washington. After Washington served his two terms of 4 years each, John Adams won the election. Who were his opponents?