Thomas Jefferson Flashcards
“Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence was a masterpiece of political philosophy and rhetoric.”
Joseph Ellis
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson’s tenure as Secretary of State set the foundations for American foreign policy.”
Merrill Peterson
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was a landmark in the separation of church and state.”
Edwin Gaustad
“The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence was a masterpiece of political philosophy and rhetoric.”
Joseph Ellis
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson’s tenure as Secretary of State set the foundations for American foreign policy.”
Merrill Peterson
“Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations—entangling alliances with none.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was a landmark in the separation of church and state.”
Edwin Gaustad
“The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.”
Thomas Jefferson
